Traditional blood transfusion containers were mainly made of glass, which were fragile, prone to contamination, and required thorough cleaning and sterilization for reuse after a single use.

A blood centrifuge rotates between 3,000 and 5,000 times per minute, causing blood to separate into three distinct layers: dark and dense red blood cells at the bottom, a very thin layer of white ...

A new blood product developed by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) that combines red blood cells (RBC) and plasma in the same bag boosts survival from penetrating major trauma injury after pre-hospital ...

Giving whole blood or the component parts of blood are equally effective options for paramedics and emergency medical ...

Giving whole blood or the component parts of blood are equally effective options for paramedics and emergency medical ...

Lack of lower 30-day mortality seen in TOWAR trial data might push guideline changes ...

Blood transfusion before arrival at a hospital reduces mortality from traumatic hemorrhage and shock. Whether transfusion with whole blood is more beneficial than transfusion with blood components ...