Sickle Cell and Anemia by Lauren Ehle https://padlet.com/leehle2021/7vdor0lfnwdb en-us 2018-02-13 18:47:31 UTC 2018-02-15 17:13:13 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Sickle Cell Disease? shelbiebrown1234 https://padlet.com/leehle2021/7vdor0lfnwdb/wish/231251277
  • A condition that is inherited and it produces abnormally shaped red blood cells that lead to inhibiting the binding of oxygen. 
  • An individual would have to inherit two genes of sickle hemoglobin to be diagnosed with sickle cell disease.
  • When one gene is inherited, it is considered to be the sickle cell trait.
    • ]]>     2018-02-13 19:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/leehle2021/7vdor0lfnwdb/wish/231251277     How to Prevent collapses cgtrausch2021 https://padlet.com/leehle2021/7vdor0lfnwdb/wish/231670736
  • Try to not intake high-caffeine energy drinks or supplements, or other stimulants, as they may contribute to dehydration.
  • Stay well hydrated at all times, especially in hot and humid conditions.
  • Participate in a slow and steady preseason conditioning regimen. Build up your intensity slowly though training.
    • ]]>     2018-02-14 19:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/leehle2021/7vdor0lfnwdb/wish/231670736     Signs and Symptoms cgtrausch2021 https://padlet.com/leehle2021/7vdor0lfnwdb/wish/231673714
  • muscle pain
  • abnormal weakness
  • undue fatigue
  • breathlessness
    • If you experience  these symptoms, stop the activity immediately and notify your athletic trainer and/or coach.
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  • 8-10% African Americans carry the trait
  • 1% develop sickle cell anemia
  • Sudden Death
    • African Americans: 40x greater risk than other races
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