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ForwardPulse: A Sigh of Relief: Resolving Acute Chest Syndrome in Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) was discovered in 1910, and many treatment developments have expanded the life span of the disease population. Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is one of the complications of SCD and despite the aging population, few trials explore the treatment of ACS in adults. Common areas of controversy include the utilization of antibiotics, anticoagulants, and steroids for inpatient treatment of ACS
Target Audience
Pharmacist
Learning Objectives
• Identify the cause of sickle cell disease and review complications associated with sickle cell disease
• Define acute chest syndrome and discuss the common causes of acute chest syndrome in adult patients with sickle cell disease
• Explore potential treatment options for acute chest syndrome in adult patients with sickle cell disease
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) was discovered in 1910, and many treatment developments have expanded the life span of the disease population. Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is one of the complications of SCD and despite the aging population, few trials explore the treatment of ACS in adults. Common areas of controversy include the utilization of antibiotics, anticoagulants, and steroids for inpatient treatment of ACS
Brittany Davis, PharmD
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Pharmacy (CPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThe UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.