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Sickle Cell Anemia

Blood

Hemoglobin S becomes insoluble whenever hypoxia occurs. As these red blood cells become rigid and elongated, forming a crescent or sickle shape. Sickling can produce cell destruction. These altered cells make more viscous and tend to accumulate in smaller blood vessels. This result in of normal circulation, swelling, tissue refraction, and lots of pain which last up to 10 to 20 days. The blockage causes changes that lead to more sickling and obstruction. RBC carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissue and organs through the body which causes the body to need oxygen.

As a Medical Assistant if I were to work in a hospital I would be able to provide oxygen, draw blood making sure the patient is receiving pain medication encourage to drinking extra fluids, and keeping comfortable.

Congenital Disease

Heart

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