title: Blood transfusion in sickle cell disease.
abstract: Blood transfusion is used as a life-saving and prophylactic treatment in sickle cell disease. Despite the many complications associated with its use, few randomised controlled trials and careful research studies have been performed to fully define its role. This subjects is, therefore, discussed in the context of the current literature and authors' experience.
authors.affiliation: Central Middlesex Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.forename: P O
authors.initials: PO
authors.lastname: Olatunji
mesh_terms: D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000097:blood / Q000628:therapy*; D001809:Blood Viscosity; D062787:Drug Overdose; D017707:Erythrocyte Transfusion / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000506:poisoning; D007518:Isoantibodies / Q000097:blood; D065227:Transfusion Reaction; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000635:transmission
chemical_list: D007518:Isoantibodies; D007501:Iron