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December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

Examining the utility of RBC transfusions in uncomplicated vaso-occlusive episodes

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MNMatthew NguyenAlbert Einstein College of Medicine CTCheryl TungAlbert Einstein College of Medicine

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Retrospective cohort study shows RBC transfusions reduce pain scores in sickle cell disease, suggesting limited effects on opioid use and hospital outcomes.

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RBC transfusions reduced pain scores by 2.5 units in patients with uncomplicated vaso-occlusive episodes.
Pain scores were measured at 24 hours before and after transfusion, with hemoglobin rising from 6.0 to 7.4 g/dL.
Retrospective cohort study involved 430 adults hospitalized for vaso-occlusive episodes across three hospitals.
RBC transfusions were associated with longer lengths of stay but did not affect opioid use or mortality.

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Nguyen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f7d4fa91c937236e48c https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-1161

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Retrospective cohort study shows RBC transfusions reduce pain scores in sickle cell disease, suggesting limited effects on opioid use and hospital outcomes.

Examining the utility of RBC transfusions in uncomplicated vaso-occlusive episodes

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Examining the utility of RBC transfusions in uncomplicated vaso-occlusive episodes

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