Processing of Stored Packed Red Blood Cells Using Autotransfusion Devices Decreases Potassium and Microaggregates: A Prospective, Randomized, Single-Blinded in Vitro Study
The aim of the study was to compare the potential of autotransfusion devices to reduce non-infectious complications related to transfusion of long-stored packed red blood cells (PRBC; n= 57), such as changes in electrolytes, blood cells and the load of free microaggregates.