Beyond the Definitions of the Phenotypic Complications of Sickle Cell Disease: An Update on Management

Table 3

Principles of management of acute sickle cell pain.

(i) Assessment
(ii) Choice of type of analgesic/dose/route
(iii) Titration to relief/adjuvants
(iv) Maintenance
(v) Identify and treat side effects
(vi) Adjustment for tolerance/rotation
(vii) Tapering
(viii) Switch to oral analgesics
(ix) Specify disposition