Figure 7.
Algorithm of management of acute suspected ischemic stroke in adults 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 PICO questions 4 and 7 or established inclusion and exclusion criteria. Professional illustration by Patrick Lane, ScEYEnce Studios.