Over 2 million people in the United States carry the genetic mutation of sickle cell disease and the disease affects 100,000 of these people. The speaker will discuss current statistics, genetics of sickle cell disease, blood cells affected, ethnic groups affected, complications that can manifest, and symptoms of acute flare-ups and treatment. This talk will be interactive to foster participants' understanding of the information.

Educational Objectives

• Review the origins and genetic format of sickle cell disease
• Describe the effects sickle cell disease has on red blood cells and the medical conditions that may occur
• Discuss nursing assessment and interventions for patient in sickle cell disease crisis

Level:Intermediate