Transfusion
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Viability and in vitro properties of AS-1 red cells after gamma irradiation.
Irradiation has been shown to adversely affect both in vivo 24-hour recovery (recovery [%]) and in vitro properties of stored red cells (RBCs). There is uncertainty as to how these changes are related to the day of irradiation and the length of storage after irradiation. ⋯ Irradiation has only a small effect on the properties of RBCs treated and stored according to the utilized protocols. Longer storage times after irradiation resulted in progressively reduced recovery while long-term survival remained unaffected.
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Editorial Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Albumin--does the bell toll for thee?