Freshly packed red blood cells (not>7 days old) should be used for transfusion to maintain maximum viability of red cells. Leukoreduction minimises the transfusion reactions.

Omaha paramedics can now give blood transfusions at trauma scenes, a move officials say could save 30 lives a year ...

In addition, compared with placement at a quantitative blood loss of 1,500 mL or more, earlier placement of either device between 1,000 and 1,499 mL led to significantly lower rates of packed red ...

"The sooner a patient with a severe hemorrhage has blood product replaced, the better the chances are for survival ... We are ...

To the Editor: Early in the development of a large program of packed cell distribution in Massachusetts, it was noticed that no reports of hepatitis were coming in concerning packed cells although ...

I started administering one unit of packed red blood cells through a warmer,” said Kleiman. “Once David gave the blood products, her blood pressure came up. She became responsive,” said Thomas.