Transfusion
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Association between length of storage of transfused red blood cells and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in pediatric intensive care patients.
The objective was to determine if there is an association between red blood cell (RBC) storage time and development of new or progressive multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in critically ill children. ⋯ Stable critically ill children who receive RBC units with storage times longer than 2 to 3 weeks may be at greater risk of developing new or progressive MODS.