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Management of acute complications in older adults with SCD. In general, the management of older adults presenting with acute complications of SCD will not differ significantly from that in younger patients. Note, however, that older adults are more likely to have chronic renal, cardiorespiratory, and/or liver impairment, and may require appropriate dose adjustments of certain medications. Areas where due consideration should be given in older adults include those shown.110-113
