[A new plastic-bag transfusion set for dilution of erythrocyte concentrates]

A new transfusion set which contains 100 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride solution to resuspend packed red blood cells is described. The advantages of the system are--the technique is simple and hygienic, it contains an optimal quantity of suspension solution, and there is no danger of air embolus occurring. The rheologic properties of the then diluted red cell concentrates are very good, and allow for a mass transfusion. This new system affords the wider use of packed red blood cells, and it will probably contribute to the abolition of the practically obsolete transfusion of whole blood even for surgical patients.