Sickle cell anemia

Sickle cell anemias are chronic hemolytic diseases that may induce three types of acute accidents: severe anemia, severe bacterial infections, and ischemic vasoocclusive accidents (VOA) caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells obstructing small blood vessels and capillaries. Many diverse complications can occur.

Respiratory insufficiency



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PMID (PMCID)
1503296
 MALE Adult
[Acute respiratory insufficiency in sickle cell disease].
Dorez D, Marrast AM, Lepape A, Mercatello A, Banssillon V, Moskovtchenko JF.
Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 1992;11(2):209-13.
[Acute respiratory insufficiency in sickle cell disease].