Managing Pain during Sickle Cell Crisis

Managing Pain during Sickle Cell Crisis Name Institution Sickle cell disease is a condition that attacks hemoglobin, the molecule in the red blood cells, which transmits oxygen to cells all over the body. People with this condition have abnormal proteins in their red blood cells. In the United States, most of the individuals who have this disorder are of the Africa ancestry, although the disease is also common among people from other different backgrounds. Some of the early symptoms of sickle cell disease include extreme tiredness, swelling of the hands and feet, fatigue and symptoms of anemia. It is also important to note that over time, the disease causes more complications such as episodes of pain and infections. This paper examines the obstacles encountered when managing acute and chronic pain of sickle cell disease and the interventions that can overcome these obstacles. The perceived inconsistencies and disparities between sickle cell patients’ behavior and pain score have been recorded as a major issue in the care of patients with the disorder, and it can result to mistrust between the care providers and the patients. It is keynoting that registered nurses the verbal pain report to establish and ascertain the extent o...