Transfusion in Haemoglobinopathies : review and recommendations for local blood banks and transfusion services in Oman
Date
2018
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Sultan Qaboos University
Abstract
Sickle cell disease and homozygous β-thalassaemia are common haemoglobinopathies in Oman, with many implications for local healthcare services. The transfusions of such patients take place in many hospitals throughout the country. Indications for blood transfusions require local recommendations and guidelines to ensure standardised levels of care. This article summarises existing transfusion guidelines for this group of patients and provides recommendations for blood banks and transfusion services in Oman. This information is especially pertinent to medical professionals and policy-makers developing required services for the standardised transfusion support of these patients.
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CITATION: Al-Riyami, A. Z. & Daar, S. 2018. Transfusion in Haemoglobinopathies : review and recommendations for local blood banks and transfusion services in Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 18(1):e3-e12, doi:10.18295/squmj.2018.18.01.002.
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The original publication is available at https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj
Keywords
Hemoglobinopathy, Blood -- Transfusion -- Oman, Blood banks -- Risk management, Sickle cell anemia, Thalassemia
Citation
Al-Riyami, A. Z. & Daar, S. 2018. Transfusion in Haemoglobinopathies : review and recommendations for local blood banks and transfusion services in Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 18(1):e3-e12, doi:10.18295/squmj.2018.18.01.002