Diagnosis and Management of Acute Chest Syndrome

Authors

Zachary Awad, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Student
Roy Soto, Corewell Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-20-2024

Abstract

A 36-year-old male with a PMH of asthma, hemoglobin SC disease, and bilateral avascular necrosis of the femoral heads presented with a productive cough, shortness of breath, pleuritic chest pain, and fever of 102.2°C. He was hypoxemic with an SaO2 of 92% on room air, and CXR revealed new bilateral infiltrates, thus meeting diagnostic criteria for Acute Chest Syndrome (ACS). ACS is the most common cause of death amongst patients with sickle cell disease, prompting clinicians to maintain a high index of suspicion. We will discuss the mechanism, diagnosis, and management of ACS.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, October 18-22, 2024.

Recommended Citation

Awad Z, Soto R. Diagnosis and management of acute chest syndrome Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2024 Oct 20; Philadelphia, PA. Available from: https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/20183/presentation/7764