There are no absolute recognized clinical indications for the transfusion of whole blood, and therefore blood is separated into its components (red cells, platelets and plasma) prior to transfusion.

Therefore, many injured children receive blood components (red blood cells, plasma, platelets) instead of whole blood. While there is some evidence that whole blood might be better when treating ...

"Whole blood has the components of clotting factors and oxygen carrying components that people need to make better recoveries," Edwards said. According to Thompson Valley EMS, the blood is ...

PThere are several blood drives planned in Washington County through February. Dates and locations include: Friday, Feb. 14 Washington County Family YMCA 1709 North Shelby Street Salem 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Whole blood is blood taken directly from a donor without separating it into its components, like red blood cells, plasma, or platelets. This makes it especially useful in emergencies where ...

“Whole blood is everything that patients are ... Hospitals typically keep blood components separate for different medical issues. Red cells, which carry oxygen to the lungs, are used for trauma ...

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, a global leader in blood management solutions, today announces that Carter BloodCare is the first U.S. adopter of its Reveos™ Automated Blood Processing System and ...

The American Red Cross program at BYU is encouraging students to donate blood to save the lives of others in need during ...