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Sickle Cell Disease Module

Don't Forget the Bubbles

The Kilifi algorithm includes five clinical situations that are common sickle cell presentations – clinical jaundice, severe anaemia, bone and joint infections, and stroke. Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified.

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NIPE

Mind The Bleep

Download Scientific Diagram (researchgate.net) ) Assess the shape of the head, specifically looking for: Cephalohematoma: build up of blood vessels ruptured during a vaginal or instrumental delivery which does not cross the suture lines and feels soft rather than boggy on palpation. Place the tape measure above the ears and the eyebrows.