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Packed Red Blood Cells

 
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    Packed Red Blood Cells
    For patients with clinically significant antibodies - lack specific antigens
  • Pharmacology

  • Each unit (250mL) of packed red blood cells is expected to increase the serum haemoglobin by 10g/L and the haematocrit by 3%.

Clinical Use

  • Indications

  • Severe anaemia (Hb 1.5L / 30% of blood volume
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