Remove 2000 Remove Blood Transfusions Remove Hyperthermia / Hypothermia
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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 101: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 2

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Blood transfusion Reduces the overall proportion of HbS. Issues with pulse oximetry Pulse oximetry frequently underestimates the alveolar hypoxia that results in sickling and pulmonary infarction and overestimates the arterial blood oxygen saturation. Improves oxygen carrying capacity. Reduces progression to severe disease.