Nationwide analysis of cryopreserved packed red blood cell transfusion in civilian trauma

CONCLUSION
Transfusion of CPRBCs may be as safe and effective as transfusion of LPRBCs in moderately injured trauma patients. Cryopreservation has the potential to expand our transfusion armamentarium in diverse settings, such as periods of increased usage, disaster scenarios, and rural areas.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE
Therapeutic study, level III.

Source: Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - October 27, 2020 Category: Surgery Tags: WTA PODIUM - 2020 Source Type: research