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Safety and feasibility of red cell exchange for sickle cell disease across Canada

Authors :
Kevin H.M. Kuo
Stephen Couban
Paul R. Yenson
Veronique Naessens
David Barth
Bruce Ritchie
Richard Ward
Source :
Transfusion and apheresis science : official journal of the World Apheresis Association : official journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis. 55(1)
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

We outline a case whereby RBCX was successfully provided over disparate geographical areas and time zones in Canada and overcame the logistical challenges of coordinating care across four different health care systems with the application of modern telecommunication technologies. We present this case as a model for other SCD providers and patients.

Details

ISSN :
14730502
Volume :
55
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Transfusion and apheresis science : official journal of the World Apheresis Association : official journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....c11ac515b0de5f851638584e0a17e419