Table 1 Advantages of universal leukocyte reduction
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Reduction in transfusion reactions; HLA alloimmunization; and CMV, HTLV-I, EBV, HHV-6 and HHV-8 transmission |
Improved RBC quality |
Reduction in parasite and prion transmission, bacterial sepsis, and acute lung injury |
May decrease postoperative abdominal infection, morbidity and mortality in cardiac surgery, and multisystem organ failure |
Avoids errors, decreases workload, and simplifies blood bank inventory |
No need for a filter, saving time and education |