A 25-year-old with sickle cell disease presents with severe bone pain, afebrile, saturations 95%. Best initial management in ED?...

Question

A 25-year-old with sickle cell disease presents with severe bone pain, afebrile, saturations 95%. Best initial management in ED?

Accepted Answer

Immediate IV fluids and strong opioid analgesia titrated, with oxygen if needed

Answer

Oral paracetamol only

Answer

Antibiotics immediately

Answer

Exchange transfusion first-line

Answer

Send home with NSAIDs only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Sickle Cell Crisis