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IMPACT OF STORED RED BLOOD CELLS ON HAEMATOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS IN CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

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Dr.Deepika., Dr.Vignesh.B, Dr.Kumudhini Priya Gunasekaran, Dr.Thamilselvi.R
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.8.292

Abstract

The RBC transfusion rate in critically ill patients is reported between 20-40% in ICU. In-vitro storage of RBCs in a liquid medium at low temperature slows down their metabolism leading to accumulation of metabolic waste and cellular debris in the supernatant.

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