Mark H Yazer, Kendall Werneiwski, Patrick Thompson, Kjell Titlestad, Thomas Watkins, Stephen Smith, Jesper Bengtsson, Denise M Brunetta, Luciana Carlos, Donald Jenkins, Julian Salcido, Samantha G Ngamsuntikul, Habetamu Taye, Abiy Kinfu, Demewoz Tadesse, Bryon P Jackson, José Kutner, Ana Paula Yokoyama, John R Hess, Erin Tuott, Minna Ilmakunnas, Ann K de Regt, Handke Wiebke, Axel Seltsam, Maxwell Braverman, Frances Compton, Laurie Sutor, Michael A Meledeo, Jacquelyn M Messenger, Marc DePasquale
BACKGROUND: Whole blood (WB) collections can occur downrange for immediate administration. An important aspect of these collections is determining when the unit is sufficiently full. This project tested a novel method for determining when a field collection is complete. METHODS: The amount of empty space at the top of WB units, destined to become LTOWB or separated into components, that were collected at blood centers or hospitals was measured by holding a WB unit off the ground and placing the top of a piece of string where the donor tubing entered the bag...
January 22, 2024: Transfusion