Which of the following statements regarding whole blood transfusion is/are correct?
A. Whole blood is the most commonly used red cell preparation for transfusion in the United States.
B. Whole blood is effective in the replacement of acute blood loss.
C. Most blood banks in the United States have large supplies of whole blood available.
D. The use of whole blood produces higher rates of disease transmission than the use of individual component therapies.
Answer:B
Which of the following statements regarding whole blood transfusion is/are correct?
A. Whole blood is the most commonly used red cell preparation for transfusion in the United States. B. Whole blood is effective in the replacement of acute blood loss. C. Most blood banks in the United States have large supplies of whole blood available. D. The use of whole blood produces higher rates of disease transmission than the use of individual component therapies.