Aspects of care in patients with Sickle Cell Disease in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

Autor: Santos, Olivia Franco, Espósito, Thaís Sette, Almeida, Rodrigo De Martin, Santos, Augusto Cézar Apolinário, Lopes, Jordana Alícia Silveira, Gusmão, Amanda do Carmo, Magalhães, Nathalia Noyma Sampaio, Rodrigues, Daniela de Oliveira Werneck
Jazyk: English<br />Portuguese
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Revista Médica de Minas Gerais, Vol 32, p e-32204 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2238-3182
0103-880X
DOI: 10.5935/2238-3182.2022e32204
Popis: Introduction: The pandemic caused by the new coronavirus (SarsCoV-2), a disease called COVID-19, has reached more than 219 countries with great damage and impact on global health. The viral infection triggers an explosive, hyperactive and uncontrolled immune response, with severe clinical manifestations in people with underlying diseases. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a genetic condition that determines immunosuppression, causes patients a greater risk of respiratory infections and pulmonary complications within the context of the pandemic. Objective: To analyze the impact of COVID-19 in patients with SCD and propose a guideline to care for this population. Methods: This is a systematic literature review where studies were analyzed, originally published in English, between March and December 2020, using the MedLine, SciELO and LILACS databases as references. The search was carried out by consulting the MeSH with the descriptors "sickle cell disease", "covid-19" and "guideline". 64 articles were identified from the search phrase. When applying the inclusion criteria, 7 articles were chosen for the study. Results and Conclusion: The infection with the new coronavirus could cause complications in patients with SCD, such as vaso-occlusive crises and acute chest syndrome. Considering these data, the authors formulated a guideline for guidance and care for individuals with SCD.
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