What to consider as Emergency in Sickle Cell Patients.

For complaints in sickle cell patients associated with any of the following, eMuN recommends immediate medical management and therapy evaluation.

• New onset of joint swelling
• Fever greater than 101°F, lethargy, pallor, recurrent vomiting, and dehydration
• New onset pulmonary (lung) symptoms
• Pain associated with limb weakness or loss of function
• Somach pain from an enlarged Spleen
• New onset neurologic (head) symptoms
• Pain which is unrelieved with oral medications and supportive measures (heat, rest, etc.)
• Priapism (prolonged penis erection) lasting more than two hours
• New onset flank (over the kidney area) or back pain