Abstract
For people with sickle cell disease, vaso-occlusive crisis pain is a frequently encountered problem that poses unique and often perplexing challenges in management. This article reviews the natural history of vaso-occlusive crisis and discusses intervention appropriate for the care of patients with pain due to this chronic illness.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Analgesics / administration & dosage
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Analgesics / adverse effects
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Analgesics / therapeutic use
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Anemia, Sickle Cell / complications*
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Anemia, Sickle Cell / physiopathology
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Anemia, Sickle Cell / psychology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Chronic Disease
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Emergency Service, Hospital
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Humans
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Male
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Pain / etiology
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Pain / psychology
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Pain Management*
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Pain Measurement / methods
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Patient Admission
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Patient Compliance
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Sex Factors