Starting on:
Feb 24, 2025
Ending on:
Feb 24, 2025
Moderator(s):
Avenue Hospital Kisumu
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Avenue Healthcare
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Feb 24, 2025
Ending on:
Feb 24, 2025
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Noormohamed Hassan
Medical Officer
Venue: Medical Officer
Avenue Hospital Kisumu
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3 Points
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Avenue Healthcare
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Sickle cell Crise
Starting on:
Feb 24, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
Ending on:
Feb 24, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
Venue:
Avenue Hospital Kisumu
Avenue Hospital Kisumu
Description
Sickle cell Crise
Objectives
Define sickle cell disease (SCD) and its genetic basis.
Explain the different types of sickle cell crises (e.g., vaso-occlusive, aplastic, sequestration, hemolytic).
Discuss the triggers of sickle cell crises (e.g., dehydration, infections, stress, cold temperatures).
Identify symptoms of vaso-occlusive crisis (severe pain, swelling, joint tenderness).
Recognize signs of acute chest syndrome (difficulty breathing, chest pain, fever).
Assess for splenic sequestration crisis (enlarged spleen, sudden weakness, pallor).
Detect signs of stroke in children with SCD (weakness, slurred speech, seizures).
Presenters
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Dr.
Wagude Wagude
Medical Officer