Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell Disease PDF Author: Jeanne A. Smith
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 078814703X
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Languages : en
Pages : 110

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Book Description
Developed by a private-sector panel of health care experts and a consumer representative, this clinical practice guideline sets forth a comprehensive program for identifying, diagnosing, and treating newborns and infants with sickle cell disease and recommends education and counseling strategies for their parents. Addresses neonatal screening and provides specific recommendations on the newborn population to be screened, laboratory methods for screening and diagnosing the disease, and medical management of patients. Includes tables, glossary, references, and sources for patient education materials.