Emergency Department (ED), ED Observation, Day Hospital, and Hospital Admissions for Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

Introduction: Use of alternative venues to manage uncomplicated vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC), such as a day hospital (DH) or ED observation unit, for patients with sickle cell anemia, may significantly reduce admission rates, which may subsequently reduce 30-day readmission rates. Methods: In the con...

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Main Authors: David M. Cline, Susan Silva, Caroline E. Freiermuth, Victoria Thornton, Paula Tanabe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2018-02-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/69n4s9c4