Managing Pain in Sickle Cell Disease - Challenges and Opportunities

Explore the challenges and opportunities in managing pain associated with sickle cell disease in this 46-minute video lecture presented by Drs. William Zempsky, Amanda Brandow, and Patricia Kavanagh. Gain insights into the differences between acute and chronic pain in sickle cell patients, and learn how to apply this knowledge through case studies. Delve into topics such as intranasal fentanyl, inpatient PCA, pain pathophysiology, non-opioid treatments, chronic transfusions, and emergency department care. Understand the latest approaches to pain management in sickle cell disease and enhance your ability to provide effective care for patients with this condition.

Introduction
Case
Internasal fentanyl
Inpatient PCA
Chronic Pain
Pain Pathophysiology
Acute vs Chronic Pain
Treatment
NonOpioids
Access
Chronic transfusions
Emergency department
Conclusion