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Theme session GEMP I. Haemoglobinopathies. Case 1- Known SCD. Presents with severe pain in right arm after returning from the gym. Was not injured. Admitted to hosp as Brufen and Panado did not help Hb 6 g/dl, WCC N; Platelet count N. Questions- Case 1. What is the cause of the severe pain? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Theme session GEMP I
Haemoglobinopathies
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Case 1- Known SCD
• Presents with severe pain in right arm after returning from the gym. Was not injured.
• Admitted to hosp as Brufen and Panado did not help
• Hb 6 g/dl, WCC N; Platelet count N
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Questions- Case 1
• What is the cause of the severe pain?
• What triggered off the pain?
• What other factors might serve as triggers.
• Briefly discuss management
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Case 2- sickle cell disease
• 34 yr old presented with fever, chest pain, and dyspnoea
• O/E: T 39.5C, RR= 24/min
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