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Sickle Cell Pain Crisis

Severe bone/chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath

Immediate First Aid

  • 1
    Seek urgent care if severe pain or breathing difficulty

    Seek urgent care if severe pain or breathing difficulty.

  • 2
    Keep patient warm and hydrated if able to drink

    Keep patient warm and hydrated if able to drink.

  • 3
    Monitor for chest pain, fever, or reduced consciousness

    Monitor for chest pain, fever, or reduced consciousness.

  • 4
    Transfer promptly for specialist review and treatment

    Transfer promptly for specialist review and treatment.