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==Types of Blood products available==

==Types of Blood products available==

Whole fresh blood is commonly used in general practice and administered straight away to the patient. Additionally whole bood can be stored or separated into various blood compnents for example, Packed red blood cells, plasma and platelet rich concentrates.

Whole fresh blood is commonly used in general practice and administered straight away to the patient. Additionally whole bood can be stored or separated into various blood components for example, Packed red blood cells, plasma and platelet rich concentrates.

Blood components are very useful as they reduce the number of transfusions necessary and also replace specific losses.

Blood components are very useful as they reduce the number of transfusions necessary and also replace specific losses.