Transfusion management in sickle cell disease.
Published
Journal Article (Review)
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most commonly inherited hemoglobinopathy in the United States. Blood transfusion is a critical part of the multidisciplinary approach necessary in the management of SCD; however, blood transfusions are not without complications. The successful use of transfusion as a treatment strategy in SCD requires the critical review and knowledge of transfusion methods, generally accepted indications, clinical situations in which transfusion generally is not considered, the selection of blood products, and strategies to prevent transfusion-related complications.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Wanko, SO; Telen, MJ
Published Date
- October 2005
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 19 / 5
Start / End Page
- 803 - vi
PubMed ID
- 16214645
Pubmed Central ID
- 16214645
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0889-8588
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.hoc.2005.07.002
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States