To transfuse or not to transfuse? A pilot study evaluating preoperative transfusion practices for pediatric sickle cell patients undergoing central venous access procedures

To transfuse or not to transfuse? A pilot study evaluating preoperative transfusion practices for pediatric sickle cell patients undergoing central venous access procedures

Introduction: Perioperative transfusion guidelines for pediatric sickle cell disease (SCD) patients are underdeveloped. The American Society of Hematology (ASH) provides transfusion recommendations for procedures requiring general anesthesia and lasting >1 hour. However, many pediatric SCD patien...

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Main Authors: Rebecca Moreci, Megan Vasterling, Selby M. White, Denise Danos, Jessica A. Zagory
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Open
Subjects:
Sickle cell disease
Preoperative transfusion guidelines
Venous access
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949711623001016

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