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Infancy and the toddler years bring fun and exploration, but can also be a challenge. Here’s what parents should know about caring for your infant or toddler with
sickle cell disease.
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Sickle Cell Disease SpecificsDuring the infant and toddler years, parents should:
Sickle Cell Medical Concerns
Call to be seen right away if:
Medications/Doses
Immunizations
Screenings/Special Tests
Notify the Sickle Cell Program staff if your child:
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What is the priority for sickle cell crisis?The key is rapid hydration and pain control. In addition, oxygenation should be monitored. It is important to find and treat the trigger of the crisis to prevent a recurrent crisis. Despite optimal treatment, the quality of life of most patients with sickle cell is poor, marked by repeated admissions.
What is the treatment for sickle cell crisis?Thetr are a few drugs that can help. The drug called L-glutamine oral powder (Endari) has proven to help prevent these crises from occurring and thus preventing hospitalizations. Hydroxyurea (Droxia, Hydrea, Silkos) and voxelotor (Oxbryta) prevent abnormal red blood cells from forming.
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