Sickle Cell and Acute Chest Syndrome Clinical Pathway — Inpatient
Sickle Cell and Acute Chest Syndrome Clinical Pathway — Inpatient
Laboratory and Imaging Studies
WBC count is often elevated in patients with ACS; hemoglobin may be reduced from baseline. Few patients have positive blood cultures and positive viral panel.
Initial Labs |
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Additional Labs | Type & Screen |
Daily Monitoring | CBC w/ differential, reticulocyte count |
Imaging |
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Other Considerations | ECG |