Cryopreservation is the most prevalent method of long‐term cell preservation. Effective cell
cryopreservation depends on freezing, adequate storage, and correct thawing techniques …

Red blood cell (RBC) storage solutions have evolved significantly over the past decades to
optimize the preservation of cell viability and functionality during hypothermic storage. This …

Following advances in blood typing and storage, whole blood transfusion became available
for the treatment of casualties during World War I. While substantially utilized during World …

Background There is renewed interest in the use of whole blood (WB) for the resuscitation of
trauma patients. Platelet function in stored WB compared to platelet concentrates is not well …

Low titer type O Rh‐D+ whole blood (LTO+ WB) has become a first‐line resuscitation
medium for hemorrhagic shock in many centers around the World. Showing early …

For the past thirty years, hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) have been under
development as a red blood cell substitute. Side-effects such as vasoconstriction, oxidative …

Purpose To clarify the mechanisms of intrauterine platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) infusion that
support embryo implantation in in vitro fertilization treatment. Methods Blood and …

BACKGROUND Some jurisdictions require leukoreduction of cellular blood components.
The only whole blood collection set with a platelet‐saving filter uses citrate‐phosphate …

BACKGROUND Increasing numbers of emergency medical service agencies and hospitals
are developing the capability to administer blood products to patients with hemorrhagic …

Background Early blood transfusion improves survival in patients with life-threatening
bleeding, but the optimal transfusion strategy in the pre-hospital setting has yet to be …