Sickle Cell Acute Chest Syndrome

Last Updated: December 4th, 2023
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Acute chest syndrome in children with severe sickle cell disease is common and life threatening. We outline a treatment pathway and discuss the more controversial areas such as steroid use and narcotic selection. Also some new research suggests early NIV could reduce transfusion requirements.

 

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