TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 108. Sickle Cell Disease A1 - Kato, Gregory J. A1 - Gladwin, Mark T. A2 - Hall, Jesse B. A2 - Schmidt, Gregory A. A2 - Wood, Lawrence D.H. PY - 2005 T2 - Principles of Critical Care, 3e AB - Sickle cell disease causes a chronic hemolytic anemia associated with acute and chronic vaso-occlusion.Baseline hemodynamic and laboratory values in patients with sickle cell disease can be confused with sepsis.Serum creatinine levels of 1 to 1.5 mg/dL often indicate significant renal dysfunction.The most common intensive care management problems in patients with sickle cell disease include the acute chest syndrome, very severe anemia, sepsis, stroke, priapism, and splenic sequestration.Secondary pulmonary hypertension occurs in 30% of patients with sickle cell disease, often unrecognized.Red cell transfusion is an important treatment for most patients with sickle cell disease requiring intensive care management.Rapid exchange transfusion is indicated for central nervous system events, serious respiratory disease, or multiorgan failure.Transfusion management in patients with sickle cell disease requires investigation of alloimmunization history.Preoperative red cell transfusion and detailed supportive care are advisable for significant surgery in patients with sickle cell disease. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2023/09/27 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=2282146 ER -