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Theme session GEMP I

Theme session GEMP I. Haemoglobinopathies. Case 1- Known SCD. Presents with severe pain in right arm after returning from the gym. Was not injured. Admitted to hosp as Brufen and Panado did not help Hb 6 g/dl, WCC N; Platelet count N. Questions- Case 1. What is the cause of the severe pain?

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Theme session GEMP I

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  1. Theme session GEMP I Haemoglobinopathies

  2. Case 1- Known SCD • Presents with severe pain in right arm after returning from the gym. Was not injured. • Admitted to hosp as Brufen and Panado did not help • Hb 6 g/dl, WCC N; Platelet count N

  3. Questions- Case 1 • What is the cause of the severe pain? • What triggered off the pain? • What other factors might serve as triggers. • Briefly discuss management

  4. Case 2- sickle cell disease • 34 yr old presented with fever, chest pain, and dyspnoea • O/E: T 39.5C, RR= 24/min

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