Current knowledge in the management of children and adolescents with sickle cell disease: Part 1, physiological issues
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Authors
Simon, Kathleen
Lobo, Marie L.
Jackson, Sherron
Issue Date
1999-10
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Article
Language
en_US
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Abstract
This article reviews the current state of the knowledge in the management of children and adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD). Athorough review of the literature concerning physiological issues including the clinical manifestations of SCD as well as current treatment modalities is included. Therapeutic management of health and illness for a child with SCD is discussed in relation to primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Recommendations for nursing practice and research are made.
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Metadata and abstract only. Full text article available for a fee from publisher, Elsevier, www.pediatricnursing.org.
Dr. Kathleen Simon, Assistant Professor at CCGA. For biographical information, see Mariners' Log October 2010, in this repository.
Dr. Kathleen Simon, Assistant Professor at CCGA. For biographical information, see Mariners' Log October 2010, in this repository.
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Publisher
College of Coastal Georgia
Elsevier
Elsevier