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What is the transfusion management of a sickle cell patient during pregnancy?

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Hematology · New York Blood Center

Prophylaxis: There is an ongoing trial in transfusion management in pregnancy, comparing prophylactic red cell exchange to a target HbS or SC < 30% compared to transfusion only when clinically indicated. Interestingly, it does not specify a Hct target. Until that trial is done, I would follow the AS...

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