RESEARCH ON PROCEDURES FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE PRESERVATION OF BLOOD
Abstract
This research represents a continuing search for protective additives in the freezing of whole blood or red cell suspensions. The data presented show that high recovery can be achieved of intact red cells, that these cells have high survival after transfusion, and that reproducible results can be achieved with pint quantities. Clinical trials are needed to establish the suitability of red cells preserved in this way in persons requiring them, and studies are needed of the physiological acceptability of these additives in the concentrations that would be administered if post-thaw separation were not used. Red cell preparations that can be infused without post-thaw processing have been studied and in addition, an increased effort on developing a rapid and simple post-thaw separation procedure has been made.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0407924
Entities
People
- A. P. Rinfret