Union City Baptist Memorial Hospital Workshop: Early Detection and Treatment of Sickle Cell Emergencies

                                      January 9, 2025

12:00-12:30  Lunch, Introductions & CENow Registration

Margaret Lynn, LMSW, RDN, CCRP

12:30- 1:00  Sickle Cell Disease Overview:  Pathophysiology and Epidemiology 

Dr. Sara Day                                                                     

1:00- 1:45 Early Detection and Treatment of Sickle Cell Emergencies, Case Studies: Could This Death Have Been Prevented?

Dr. Sara Day    

• • • Sepsis
    • Splenic Sequestration Crisis
    • Aplastic Crisis
    • Acute Chest Syndrome

1:45-2:00

Breakout Session

2:00-2:45

Pharmacologic Strategies to Manage SCD Pain

Drs. Keesha Roach and Aisha Galadanci Akilu

• • • Challenges related to pain management
    • Concerns and fears related to addiction
    • American Pain Society recommendations for administration of opioids

2:45-3:00

Evaluations

Guidelines and Resources Provided:

• The Emergency Department Sickle Cell Assessment of Needs and Strengths (ED-SCANS): Algorithms to Guide Treatment
• American Pain Society Guidelines