title: Safety and feasibility of red cell exchange for sickle cell disease across Canada.
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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Medical Oncology & Hematology, University Health Network, Canada; Division of Hematology, University of Toronto, Canada. Electronic address: richard.ward@uhn.ca.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ward
authors.affiliation: Laboratory Medicine Program, University Health Network, Canada; University of Toronto, Canada.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Barth
authors.affiliation: Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Nova Scotia Health Authority and Dalhousie University, Canada.
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Couban
authors.affiliation: Division of Hematology, McGill University Health Centre, Canada.
authors.forename: Veronique
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Naessens
authors.affiliation: University of Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Bruce
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ritchie
authors.affiliation: Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Vancouver General Hospital, Canada.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Yenson
authors.affiliation: Division of Medical Oncology & Hematology, University Health Network, Canada; Division of Hematology, University of Toronto, Canada.
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kuo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000628:therapy*; D002170:Canada; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D017707:Erythrocyte Transfusion; D005078:Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
keywords: Exchange transfusion; Quality of life CanHaem; Sickle cell