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Journal of Oral Surgery (American Dental Association : 1965)
|September 1, 1977
Summary
Separating blood into components like red blood cells, platelets, and plasma offers significant advantages over whole blood storage. Combining liquid and freeze preservation extends the usability of blood products, maximizing limited supplies.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Blood Component Therapy
- Cryopreservation
Background:
- Traditional whole blood storage has limitations.
- Physiological studies highlight the benefits of component separation.
- Red blood cells and platelets have restricted liquid storage periods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore advantageous blood storage methods.
- To detail methods for extending the viability of blood components.
- To optimize the use of limited blood supplies.
Main Methods:
- Separation of whole blood into red blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
- Liquid preservation of components.
- Freeze-preservation (cryopreservation) of red blood cells and platelets.
- Freezing and fractionation of plasma.
Main Results:
- Separated components show improved storage potential compared to whole blood.
- Freeze-preservation significantly extends the storage duration for red blood cells and platelets.
- Plasma can be stored frozen or processed into stable derivatives.
- Combined preservation techniques enhance blood product utilization.
Conclusions:
- Component therapy is superior to whole blood storage.
- Advanced preservation techniques maximize the efficiency of blood resources.
- This approach ensures a more robust and available supply of blood products.