Multidisciplinary Approach To Pain Management In Sickle Cell Pain Crisis

Authors

Dominique Donatelli, Beaumont Health Resident
Ariel Niederhauser, Beaumont Health Resident
Roy G. Soto, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-23-2022

Abstract

A 32yo male with sickle cell anemia, opioid dependence, right heart failure secondary to CTEPH presented with hypoxia, right heart failure exacerbation and in acute pain crisis. Collaboration between Internal Medicine, Hematology, Anesthesiology pain management, and nursing teams was required to obtain adequate pain control through multimodal approach. Will discuss the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care for medically complex patients with acute pain and a high tolerance to opioid medications.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, October 21-25, 2022.

Recommended Citation

Donatelli D, Niederhauser A, Soto R. Multidisciplinary approach to pain management in sickle cell pain crisis. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2022 Oct 21-25; New Orleans, LA.