There are four components - or parts - of the blood: red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma and platelets. Blood carries things you need, like oxygen and glucose, and waste products ...

and therefore blood is separated into its components (red cells, platelets and plasma) prior to transfusion. Blood components can be either produced from whole-blood donations or collected ...

Transfusion Alter Transfusion Med. 2008;10(3):92-101. The initial storage temperature of whole blood determines which components can be produced from it (Figure 1). Because platelet function ...

The switch, from blood products or saline, reduced mortality among soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, leading to civilian use.

The Heroes in Arms program allows for transfusions of whole blood to patients before they reach the hospital, providing them ...