Sickle Cell Anemia Jeff Bonebrake

1. Sickle Cell AnemiaJeff Bonebrake

2. Overview • Signs and Systems • Causes • Risk Factors • Screening and Diagnosis • Complications • Treatment • Prevention • Self-care • Coping Skills

3. Background • What is Sickle Cell Anemia • What is Sickle Cell Trait • Genetics of Sickle Cell Anemia • Who Most Likely Has it

4. Signs and Symptoms • Anemia • Episodes of Pain • Hand-Foot Syndrome • Jaundice • Frequent Infections • Stunted Growth • Vision Problems

5. Rick Factors • Inherited Genes • Location of Individual

6. Screening and Diagnosis • Testing • Testing Newborns • Testing Young Children • Testing Adults

7. Complications • Stroke • Acute Chest Syndrome • Organ Damage • Blindness • Other Complications • (Open Sores)

8. Treatment • Bone Marrow Transplant • Medications • Antibiotics • Pain-relieving Meds. • Hyroxyurea • Blood Transfusions • Supplemental Oxygen

9. Treatment Continued • Testing Complications • Experimental Treatments • Gene Therapy • Butyric Acid • Clotrimazole • Nitric Oxide

10. Prevention and Self-care • Drink Water • Avoid Stress • Avoid Temp. Extremes • Regular Exercise • Etc.

11. Coping Skills • Talk with: • Doctor • Family • Friends • Sickle Cell Anemia Support Groups • Etc.

12. Conclusion • Hereditary Disease • Comes From Parents • Some More Susceptible • Stays for Life • No Cure at This Time