Annamarie Talarico is an RN at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The author acknowledges the support of graduate professors Marcy Caplin, PhD, RN, CNE and Tina Saunders, PhD, RN, CNE, GCNS-BC.
Nursing. 2024 Aug 1;54(8):38-41. doi: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000004. Epub 2024 Jul 19.
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive disorder altering the shape of red blood cells, causing harmful obstructions in blood vessels, therefore altering normal blood flow. SCD can escalate quickly into acute chest syndrome (ACS), a life-threatening complication that requires immediate care. This article discusses the pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of ACS, as well as nursing care and patient education.
镰状细胞病（SCD）是一种常染色体隐性遗传病，会改变红细胞的形状，导致血管内有害阻塞，从而改变正常的血流。SCD 可迅速发展为急性胸部综合征（ACS），这是一种危及生命的并发症，需要立即治疗。本文讨论了 ACS 的病理生理学、评估、诊断和治疗，以及护理和患者教育。
