frozen and deglycerolized RBC

Question 1

Deglycerolized Red Blood Cells (DRBCs) are derived from ________ ml of whole blood collected in Citrate/Phosphate/Dextrose (CPD) or Citrate/Phosphate/Dextrose/Adenine (CPDA-1) collection bags.

Answer 1

450-500

Question 2

The RBCs are stored for up to 6 days at 1 – 6 °C before being frozen in a cryoprotectant (40% w/v glycerol), and stored in the frozen state at minus 65 °C or colder for up to ______

Answer 2

10 years.

Question 3

T/F Each unit of DRBCs should be considered equivalent to a fresh unit of RBCs since they are frozen within 6 days of collection and have a 14-day shelf-life upon deglycerolization.

Answer 3

true

Question 4

The primary indication for use of frozen and deglycerolized RBCs is

Answer 4

as a supplement to liquid RBCs during surge periods of increased transfusion requirements in order to decrease casualty hemorrhagic morbidity and mortality.

Question 5

how long does it take to thaw frozen RBC in a plasma thawer

Answer 5

35 mins

Question 6

how long does it take to thaw frozen RBC in a 42 degree C water bath?

Answer 6

45 mins