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Anesthesia for the parturient with sickle cell disease

B I Danzer1, D J Birnbach, D M Thys

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY 10019, USA.

Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Sickle cell disease (SCD) management during pregnancy requires careful planning. This overview covers SCD genetics, pathophysiology, and clinical issues in pregnant patients, offering care recommendations.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Hematology
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder affecting hemoglobin.
  • It presents unique challenges during pregnancy due to altered physiology and increased risks.

Observation:

  • The abstract reviews SCD genetics, transmission, pathophysiology, and clinical features.
  • It specifically addresses management dilemmas in pregnant patients (parturients).
  • Recommendations for perioperative care are provided.

Findings:

  • Pregnancy in women with SCD necessitates tailored preoperative, operative, and postoperative management strategies.
  • Case reports illustrate potential complications and management issues.

Implications:

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  • Optimized perioperative care can mitigate risks for parturients with SCD.
  • Understanding SCD pathophysiology is crucial for successful pregnancy outcomes.
  • Further research into SCD management during pregnancy is warranted.