Washed blood products Book Section
| Authors: | Budhai, A.; Gupta, G. K. |
| Editors: | Shaz, B. H.; Hillyer, C. D.; Schwartz. J.; Reyes Gil, M. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Washed blood products |
| Abstract: | Washing refers to a process that removes the noncellular fluid in red blood cell and platelet products and typically resuspends the cells in saline. The process is performed in an open system, and storage time is limited. Washing removes plasma and unwanted substances including antibodies. Because of loss of quantity and quality of the final product, washing is indicated in only a few clinical situations, such as severe allergic reactions and potassium removal. Washing cellular products can take up to 2h and therefore limits its utility in emergent clinical situations. © 2025 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | potassium; platelets; red blood cells; allergic reactions; washed blood products |
| Book Title: | Transfusion Medicine and Hemostasis: Clinical and Laboratory Aspects. 4th ed |
| ISBN: | 978-0-323-96014-4 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Publication Place: | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Date Published: | 2025-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 243 |
| End Page: | 245 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/b978-0-323-96014-4.00041-0 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book chapter: 53 -- Source: Scopus |
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