The COVID-19 pandemic has major implications for blood transfusion. There are uncertain
patterns of demand, and transfusion institutions need to plan for reductions in donations and …

When platelet concentrates (PCs) were first introduced in the 1960s as a blood component
therapy, they were stored in the cold. As platelet transfusion became more important for the …

Whole blood is the original blood preparation but disappeared from the blood bank
inventories in the 1980s following the advent of component therapy. In the early 2000s, both …

Background Platelet (PLT) product transfusion is a life-saving therapy for actively bleeding
patients. There is an urgent need to maintain PLT function and extend shelf life to improve …

Background Structural and biochemical changes in stored platelets are influenced by
collection and processing methods. This international study investigates the effects of …

Background Cold storage of platelets (CS‐PLT), results in better maintained hemostatic
function compared to room‐temperature stored platelets (RT‐PLT), leading to increased …

Background Cold storage reduces posttransfusion survival of platelets; however, it can
improve platelet activation, lower risk of bacterial contamination, and extend shelf‐life …

Background Platelet refrigeration (cold storage) provides the advantages of an extended
shelf life and reduces the risk of bacterial growth, compared to platelets stored at room …

The Texas Ranger Special Operations Group (SOG) performs high‐risk warrant service and
responds to callouts for evolving kinetic situations and special missions as required. These …

Platelet transfusions decreased the risk of morbidity and mortality secondary to
thrombocytopenia. This therapy not only ameliorates platelet loss in bleeding patients, but …