Premium
The management of sickle cell patients undergoing surgery
Author(s) -
Spooner Thomas R.,
Dark Alison W.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-197604000-00005
Subject(s) - sickle cell trait , medicine , disease , cell , sickle cell anemia , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , biology , genetics
Between 10 and 15 percent of blacks have sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait. Either is capable of a sickle cell crisis which could occur during a surgical procedure. Because of this, we as otolaryngologists should be aware of how to diagnose sickle cell disease and what specific measures should be followed in order to avoid a sickle cell crisis. This paper deals with specific diagnostic tests available, their interpretation, and our protocol for management of these patients when they are in the hospital for a surgical procedure.