Sickle Cell Disease

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11m
Updated 07 Dec 2022
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Sickle cell disease is a genetic haematologic condition where the red blood cells form a sickle or crescent moon shape instead of a normal round disc shape. In this lecture, apheresis nurse Jessica Klass discusses the pathophysiology, potential complications and treatments of SCD.

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Last updated07 Dec 2022

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