Learn practical tips for the inpatient management of patients with sickle cell disease and vaso-occlusive crisis from guest, Dr. Yoo Mee Shin (Emory). We cover acute pain management including adjuvant therapies, IV fluids, oxygen therapy, the management of acute chest syndrome, and when to perform simple vs exchange transfusions. Key takeaways include the importance of early triage and analgesia, addressing misconceptions about opioid use disorder in patients with sickle cell disease, and recognizing complications of vaso-occlusive crises.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow SegmentsCreditsWritten and Produced by:  Matthew Watto MD, FACPCover Art & Infographic: Matthew Watto MD, FACPHosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MDShowrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACPTechnical Production: PodPasteGuest: Yoo Mee Shin MDTranscript DisclaimerWe've included a a free AI-generated transcript which has not been corrected by a human for accuracy or completeness. Please consider this a starting point for further research and consultation. We disclaim any liability for damages or losses resulting from this content.Sponsor: Green ChefGo to greenchef.com/60curb and use code 60curb to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months.Sponsor: NetSuiteDownload NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance -absolutely free, at NetSuite.com/CURBSIDERS