Sickle cell anemia is one of the most common hemoglobinopathies in the world. This chronic disease is characterized by acute complications and chronic organ damage. Although the clinical course of the disease differs from child to child, some children have severe painful crises, causing frequent admission to health institutions and complications, while some children have a milder course. The aim of treatment in a child diagnosed with sickle cell anemia is to prevent crises, reduce symptoms and prevent complications. For an effective management of the process, it covers the evaluation of pain and pharmacological and non-pharmacological nursing practices as a result of the evaluation. The aim of this article is to examine the effective management of painful crises in children with Sickle Cell Anemia in the light of the literature and to provide nurses and other healthcare professionals with information on effective pain control in children.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Nursing |
Journal Section | Derleme Makaleleri |
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Early Pub Date | August 9, 2022 |
Publication Date | August 12, 2022 |
Published in Issue | Year 2022 Volume: 4 Issue: 2 |
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