Blood transfusion therapy

In persons with HbSS disease who require surgery and who already have a hemoglobin level higher than 8.5 g/dL without transfusion, are receiving long-term hydroxyurea therapy, consult a Sickle Cell Disease expert for guidance as to the appropriate transfusion method.

SNOMED_CT Problem=106063007 (PB0029); SNOMED_CT Cat-Tar=410263001 (CG0001, TG0031)

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