Sickle-cell disease secondary prevention
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shyam Patel [2]
Overview
Secondary prevention for sickle cell disease focuses on avoidance of sickle cell crises or vaso-occlusive episodes in persons who are at high risk or have sickle cell trait.
Secondary Prevention
Methods for avoidance of sickle cell crises or vaso-occlusive episodes in patients with sickle cell trait include: avoidance of dehydration, cold, or low oxygenation.