Age of blood as a limitation for transfusion: potential impact on blood inventory and availability

BACKGROUND: Evolving concerns about storage lesions for red blood cells (RBCs) have led to ongoing trials evaluating the benefits of transfusing fresher blood to acutely ill patients.

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