Researchers Suggest Longer Blood Storage Could Increase Risk of Infections, Other Complications

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Blood used for transfusions that has been stored for long periods of time can lead to increased risk of complications, including infections and organ failure, according to a news report from Wake Forest University.

Read the full report in Becker’s ASC Review on blood transfusions.

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