Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie
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Rapid infusion system allows rapid infusion of resuscitation fluids at body temperature in trauma patients. Packed red blood cells are subjected to high external pneumatic pressure (up to 300 mm Hg) and rapid infusion rates through a 170-microm filter. This study was conducted to outline hemolysis that may occur in the setting of massive transfusion (> 10 units). ⋯ Transfusion of 17 units with the Level 1 Rapid Infuser did not cause a clinically significant amount of hemolysis.