Packed red blood cells United States. Without capitalization, it is simply generic without specifying whether or not the cells comprise a blood product, patient blood, etc. (with other generic terms for it being "erythrocyte" and "red cell"). Packed red blood cells Packed red blood cells, also known as packed cells, are red blood cells that have been separated for blood transfusion. They are typically used in anemia that is either causing symptoms or when the hemoglobin is less than usually 70–80 g/L (7–8 g/dL). In adults, one unit brings up hemoglobin levels by about 10 g/L (1 g/dL). Repeated transfusions may be required in
Blood Red Horse Blood Red Horse Blood Red Horse is a 2004 young adult historical novel by author K M Grant. The book was published in 2004 by Puffin Books and in the US in 2005 by Walker Children's. "Blood Red Horse" is the first novel in the De Granville Trilogy and was followed by the books "Green Jasper" and "Blaze of Silver". In 2006 the audiobook version of "Blood Red Horse" won an AudioFile Earphones Award and in 2007 was one of YALSA's recommended audiobooks for 2007. "Blood Red Horse" follows Will and Ellie, two young teens growing up during the time