Exchange and simple transfusion in sickle-cell diseases in pregnancy

The management of sickle-cell crisis in a pregnant patient by exchange transfusion is described, the procedure leading to immediate and dramatic improvement in the condition. Partial exchange transfusion in three other patients with sickle-cell anaemia, judged by episodes of crisis in previous pregn...

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Published in:Postgraduate medical journal 1969-11, Vol.45 (529), p.722-725
Main Authors: Buckle, A. E. R., Price, T. M. L., Whitmore, D. N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anemia, Sickle Cell - therapy
Blood Transfusion
Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood
Female
Hemoglobinometry
Hemoglobinopathies - therapy
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic - therapy
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Summary:The management of sickle-cell crisis in a pregnant patient by exchange transfusion is described, the procedure leading to immediate and dramatic improvement in the condition. Partial exchange transfusion in three other patients with sickle-cell anaemia, judged by episodes of crisis in previous pregnancies to be at particular risk, is also reported and the value of this method of management discussed.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.45.529.722