Abstract
Red cell transfusion remains an important part of the management of acute and chronic complications in SCD. The ongoing and emerging uses of transfusions in SCD may have significant benefits; however, the potential complications of transfusions also deserve careful consideration. In this report we review current indications for transfusions, transfusion complications, modifications of transfusion practices to mitigate risk, and potential considerations to improve transfusion outcomes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 358-364 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Pediatric Blood and Cancer |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1 2012 |
Keywords
- Alloimmunization
- Red cell transfusion indications
- Sickle cell disease
- Transfusional iron overload
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Hematology
- Oncology