Figure 6.
Algorithm of management of acute suspected ischemic stroke in children with SCD. The goal is prompt transfusion beginning within 2 hours of presentation to medical care to achieve hemoglobin of 10 g/dL and an HbS level of 15% to 20%. *See text for PICO question 4 or established inclusion and exclusion criteria. Professional illustration by Patrick Lane, ScEYEnce Studios.