Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie
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The impact of the age of stored red blood cells on mortality in patients sustaining traumatic injuries requiring transfusion of blood products is unknown. The objective of this systematic review was to identify and describe the available literature on the use of older versus newer blood in trauma patient populations. ⋯ The impact of the age of stored packed red blood cells on mortality in trauma patients is inconclusive. Future investigations are warranted.