Saline washed red blood cell or packed red cell

 Tat Tvam Asi……..and the Life Continues…..(Dr N K Bhatia, Medical Director, Mission Jan Jagriti Blood Bank)

Rational Use of Blood

Definition: Red cells are washed using sterile Normal Saline.

Volume: 275-300 ml

Storage: 2° C to 6°C

Shelf Life: 24 hours

Indications

• IgA deficiency
• hypersensitivity to plasma proteins
• Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
• Prevention of febrile non hemolytic transfusion reactions in patient receiving multiple transfusion

Dosage & administration are same as red cell concentrate