Explanation should include
- packed red blood cells
- platelets (including plateletpheresis)
- plasma (including plasmapheresis)
- leukocyte-reduced red blood cells (LRBC)
- washed blood cells
- radiated cells.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the shelf life for packed red blood cells?
- What is the shelf life for platelets?
- What are the benefits of transfusing LRBC?
- What is the difference between random donor platelets and plateletpheresis collections?