What is the maximum time that a unit of red blood cells can be safely left out of controlled temperature storage?

The objective of this systematic review was to identify and analyze the evidence base supporting the "30-minute" and "4-hour" rules in transfusion medicine. The 30-minute rule states that red blood cell (RBC) units left out of controlled temperature storage for more than 30 minut...

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Main Authors: Brunskill, S, Thomas, S, Whitmore, E, McDonald, C, Dorée, C, Hopewell, S, Staves, J, Cardigan, R, Murphy, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012