Déjà‐vu all over again: using simulation to evaluate the impact of shorter shelf life for red blood cells at Héma‐Québec

Since the 1970s red blood cells (RBCs) have had a rated shelf life of 42 days. Recently, studies have suggested poorer patient outcomes when older blood is transfused. However, shortening the shelf life of RBCs may increase costs and lead to greater instances of outdates and shortages.

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