Blood Collection for Component Preparation

Question 1

Described a system in which the blood was collected into a collapsible bag of polyvinyl resin

Foundation of component preparation

Answer 1

Carl Walter and
W.P. Murphy, Jr.
(1950)

Question 2

Frequent transfusions and the use of blood led to new challenges, such as circulatory overload.

• was introduced to address these issues, allowing one unit of blood to be used for multiple transfusions.

Answer 2

Component
Therapy (1957 - present)