By Fota Sall, MPH, NREMT, and Macall Leslie Salewon, MPH
Background
For individuals living with sickle cell disease, a genetic condition affecting approximately 100,000 people in the United States, severe pain crises requiring emergency care are an all too familiar reality. EMS clinicians often serve as a critical access point to care when these emergencies occur, yet relatively little is known about how patients with sickle cell disease interact with the 9-1-1 system. This month’s short report examines nearly 10,000 EMS responses involving sickle cell disease, providing a national view of the patients, symptoms, and care patterns associated with these incidents.
Inside the Report
This report takes a closer look at the scope and characteristics of EMS responses involving patients with sickle cell disease. Explore common symptoms, patient demographics, response locations, and acuity levels, along with trends in transport destinations and prehospital treatment. The report also examines how EMS clinicians manage these calls in the field, offering insight into opportunities to support patient-centered care and improve outcomes for this unique patient population.
Download the full report for data-driven insights that help EMS leaders better understand sickle cell disease response patterns and support informed, patient-centered care.
Tomorrow Won’t Look Like Today. Prepare for What’s Next.
See the bigger picture and confidently face the challenges ahead with our industry-leading solutions.