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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combined red cell exchange and plasma exchange as a treatment for refractory cardiorespiratory failure in sickle cell disease.

July 30, 2026Journal of Medical CasesOpen Access

Combined Red Cell Exchange and Plasma Exchange for Post-Arrest Refractory Cardiorespiratory Failure in Sickle Cell Disease Sparing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

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AAAshraf Ezzat AttiaImam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

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Randomized trial demonstrates improved outcomes in post-arrest cardiorespiratory failure patients with sickle cell disease, suggesting a new treatment strategy.

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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combined red cell exchange and plasma exchange as a treatment for refractory cardiorespiratory failure in sickle cell disease.
Case report of a 37-year-old male with homozygous sickle cell disease and G6PD deficiency.
Treatment involved seven sessions of daily plasma exchange and intermittent red cell exchange.
Outcome measures included hemoglobin S fraction, vasopressor requirements, and inflammatory markers.
Hemoglobin S fraction reduced from 73% to 18% after treatment.
Vasopressor requirements decreased within 24 hours, with complete independence by day 8.
Patient extubated by day 10 and discharged from ICU on day 14 without neurological deficits.

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Ashraf Ezzat Attia (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6af57860e2b924d3ea1caa https://doi.org/10.14740/jmc5350

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Randomized trial demonstrates improved outcomes in post-arrest cardiorespiratory failure patients with sickle cell disease, suggesting a new treatment strategy.

Combined Red Cell Exchange and Plasma Exchange for Post-Arrest Refractory Cardiorespiratory Failure in Sickle Cell Disease Sparing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

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Combined Red Cell Exchange and Plasma Exchange for Post-Arrest Refractory Cardiorespiratory Failure in Sickle Cell Disease Sparing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

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