The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Dec 1995
Comparative StudyEffect of transfusion in acute chest syndrome of sickle cell disease.
To study the effects of transfusion on the clinical course and oxygenation indexes of children with sickle cell disease and acute chest syndrome. ⋯ Blood transfusion, even simple transfusion of packed erythrocytes, significantly improves oxygenation in children with acute chest syndrome and is a valuable adjunct to therapy.