Clinical uses of frozen-thawed erythrocytes in pediatrics

Frozen red cells have a definite place in the mangement of a transfusion service even if one does not include its originally intended use -- inventory control. Undoubtedly, the benefits achieved from frozen red cells can be accomplished in less expensive ways. However the growth in transsplantion and intensive chemotherapy with its concommiatant uses of granulocyte and platelet support predict a greater upsurge in the use of frozen red cells in the very near future.