SURVIVAL OF ACD BLOOD AFTER SERIAL STORAGE.
Abstract
Study of post-transfusion survival in 218 normal recipients indicated that liquid whole blood collected in acid-citrate-dextrose (ACD) solution in plastic containers had survival values over 70% through 28 days of storage. Studies done 20 years ago had values over 70% through 21 days of storage, but were carried out using glass containers and this may be the major factor involved in the change though experience and sophistication by blood bank personnel may also have a role. However, even though realizing that these studies under ideal conditions could be considerably altered under full field conditions involving such variables as time, transport and storage, based on these laboratory comparisons and with the plastic unit now standard equipment, an extension of shelf life from 21 days to 28 days would appear feasible, particularly in military overseas operations. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0658970
Entities
People
- Charles E. Shields
Organizations
- United States Army Medical Research Laboratory