Which of the following commonly trigger a sickle cell crisis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Anesthesia
b. Blood loss during surgery
c. Use of nasal oxygen
d. Severe infection
e. Chemotherapy
f. Strenuous exercise
ANS: A, B, D, F
Factors that contribute to the development of a sickle cell crisis include those related to decreased oxygenation. Some examples include pneumonia with hypoxia, strenuous exercise, exposure to cold, diabetic acidosis, and severe infection. Use of oxygen will increase, not decrease, oxygenation. Chemotherapy should not affect oxygenation.
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