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100			_aTalarico Annamarie
240			_aNursing 2024 _hAugust 2024
245			_aAcute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease / _cAnnamarie Talarico
300			_aVol. 54 (8) pages 38-41 : _bIllustrations: _c27 cm
500			_aSickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive disorder altering the shape of red blood cells, causing harmful obstructions in blood vessels, therefore altering normal blood flow. SCD can escalate quickly into acute chest syndrome (ACS), a life-threatening complication that requires immediate care. This article discusses the pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of ACS, as well as nursing care and patient education.
650			_aACS, acute chest syndrome, autosomal recessive disorder, patient education, SCD, sickle cell disease
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