Acute Care Center
The Acute Care Center at the Univeristy of Illinois Medical Center is an alternative to the typical Emergency Room experience.
Background
Intermittent pain episode known as "pain crisis" is the most common symptom of sickle cell disease adn is poorly managed in both timeliness and appropriateness. Delayed treatment in Emergency Departments, unrelieved pain, frequent admissions, and prolonged hospitalizations are more common.
Studies have shown that with immediate and aggressive intervention, pain crisis can be controlled so that patients can return home rather than be admitted as an inpatient.
If you are experiencing an UNCOMPLICATED pain crises and are unable to manage your pain at home, the Acute Care Treatment Center may be the right choice for you.
To meet the criteria for an UNCOMPLICATED pain crisis and you have:
No chest pain
No shortness of breath
No fever
No numbness, headache weakness
Pain that is different from your typical pain crises
ARE NOT PREGNANT
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms in addition to your pain crises please go to your nearest emergency room.
It is our expectation that with immediate and aggressive treatment of your pain, pain relief will improve and the need for hospitalizations will be reduced. We are so excited to be able to offer this much needed service.
Our Services
Led by our highly skilled staff, we offer state-of-the-art patient and family friendly services with an emphasis on improving quality of care and patient satisfaction.
The Acute Care Center provides immediate and aggressive treatment for pain thereby improving patient pain relief outcomes and reducing the need for hospitalization due to unrelieved pain.
Our Team
The Acute Care Center is staffed by physicians, a physician assistant, and nurses with expertise in the management of sickle cell disease.
Our Locations
University Of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
1740 W. Taylor Street
Suite 5E
Chicago, IL 60612
For more information, please call 312.996.5680
E-mail: sickle@uic.edu