Research Article: Predictors of Intensive Care Admission Among Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Disease in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
Introduction:
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders caused by a mutation in the ?-globin gene that results in the polymerization of hemoglobin S (HbS). There are different forms of SCD, however the most prevalent and severe form is homozygous HbSS (sickle cell anaemia). In Saudi Arabia, SCD affects .% of the population, with another .% having the sickle cell trait. The Eastern province has the highest prevalence, with .% diseased and about % having the trait.
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