Duration of RBC storage does not affect short-term pulmonary, immunologic, or coagulation status
There is no difference in early measures of pulmonary function, immunologic status or coagulation status after fresh versus standard issue single-unit red blood cell (RBC) transfusion, according to a new study from the Mayo Clinic. ‘Longer duration of RBC storage is thought to increase the risk of transfusion-related pulmonary complications,’ said Daryl J. Kor, assistant […]
