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Continuous Manual Exchange Transfusion for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: An Efficient Method to Avoid Iron Overload

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March 14th, 2017

March 14th, 2017

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Title

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Patient and Blood Product Preparation

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Optional Initial Isovolemic Phlebotomy

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Isovolemic Exchange Transfusion and Final Laboratory Test

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Results: Representative Iron Overloads during Manual Exchange Transfusion or Erythrapheresis Programs

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Conclusion

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The overall goal of this method for continuous manual exchange transfusion is to treat sickle cell diseased patients in need of chronic transfusions while limiting their iron overload without the use of special equipment. This method can help answ

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We have outlined a method of continuous manual exchange transfusion for the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients. This safe protocol was designed to effectively limit iron overload in patients in need of chronic transfusions and can be used extensively without any special equipment.

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