Acute Chest Syndrome Progressing to ARDS in a Patient of 25-Week Gestation

Acute Chest Syndrome Progressing to ARDS in a Patient of 25-Week Gestation

Acute chest syndrome is a complication of sickle cell disease and represents the highest cause of mortality in those afflicted with the disorder. Pregnancy represents an increased risk for complications of sickle cell disease in both the mother and fetus. We present a case of a 20-year-old patient w...

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Main Authors: Jefferson Chambers, Nichole Smith, Matthew Sehring, Subramanyam Chittivelu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Critical Care
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4243569
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