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Sickle Cell Disease

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11m
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Lecture Overview

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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Jessica Klass View profile
Jessica Klass who has worked in various nursing roles across Melbourne hospitals in haematology and oncology. Jessica discovered apheresis at The Royal Melbourne Hospital 4 years ago which has since been amalgamated with the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Jessica is now the associate nurse unit manager of the apheresis department for the VCCC precinct.
Details
CPD time11m
First Published06 December 2022
Updated06 December 2022
Expires
06 December 2024
Learning Tools
Topics
Clinical Assessment
Chronic Illness
Haematology