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Know Blood Transfusion Deeply
- Understanding blood transfusion deeply is vital for effective ICU care.
- Avoid treating it as a black box and learn how it works to prepare and troubleshoot properly.
Blood Component Therapy Benefit
- Blood donation is mostly whole blood which is then separated into components.
- Component therapy allows one donation to help multiple patients and enables better storage.
Blood Storage Methods Vary
- Red blood cells are stored as packed units with added anticoagulants and preservatives.
- Plasma is frozen to preserve clotting factors; platelets are stored at room temperature due to sensitivity.