USMLE® Step 2 CK · Hematology & Oncology · Topic HEME-SICK-02
Sickle cell crises — pain, chest syndrome, priapism
Sickle cell crises — pain, chest syndrome, priapism (HEME-SICK-02) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Hematology & Oncology (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 466). Guideline basis: 2014 NHLBI Sickle Cell Disease Guidelines; ASH SCD pain, transfusion + cerebrovascular guidelines (2020). Covers: Vaso-occlusive (pain) crisis, Acute chest syndrome, Priapism, Stroke and infection prevention. Practice 15 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.
- Topic Code
- HEME-SICK-02
- Chapter
- Hematology & Oncology
- Review Book Page
- p. 466
- QuestionBank Items
- 15 questions
Primary Guideline / Source: 2014 NHLBI Sickle Cell Disease Guidelines; ASH SCD pain, transfusion + cerebrovascular guidelines (2020)
Key Clinical Sections
- Vaso-occlusive (pain) crisis
- Acute chest syndrome
- Priapism
- Stroke and infection prevention