Analysis Previous Next

Sickle cell crisis: how to spot the signs and reduce the risk

Erin Dean Health journalist

Lack of knowledge of the blood disorder is common among healthcare professionals. Find out how to help your patients

Sickle cell disease, a group of disorders that alter the haemoglobin in red blood cells, affects an estimated 15,000 people in the UK, according to charity the Sickle Cell Society.

Nursing Standard. 36, 11, 67-69. doi: 10.7748/ns.36.11.67.s24

Want to read more?

Already have access? Log in

3-month trial offer for £5.25/month

Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three months

RCNi Plus users have full access to the following benefits:

Unlimited access to all 10 RCNi Journals
RCNi Learning featuring over 175 modules to easily earn CPD time
NMC-compliant RCNi Revalidation Portfolio to stay on track with your progress
Personalised newsletters tailored to your interests
A customisable dashboard with over 200 topics

Alternatively, you can purchase access to this article for the next seven days. Buy now

Are you a student? Our student subscription has content especially for you.
Find out more

03 November 2021 / Vol 36 issue 11

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIGITAL EDITION