Feasibility of early diagnosis and treatment of acute chest syndrome in sickle cell anaemia--a case report.

Acute chest syndrome is a serious complication and one of the causes of mortality in sickle cell disease. Twenty eight year old male was admitted in our hospital with fever, severe chest pain and haemolytic crisis. He was treated with intravenous antibiotics, fluids, parenteral analgesics and blood transfusion. Severe hypoxemia developed after 72 hours of hospitalization. The patient was transferred to the intensive care unit of our hospital. Oxygen therapy and ionotropic support were initiated. Vital parameters and organ functions returned to normal after treatment.