Application of phase change materials in the long-distance transportation of blood
- VernacularTitle:相变保温材料在血液长途运输中的应用
- Author:
Dong YE
;
Jianfeng LUAN
;
Peiyuan ZHU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Phase change material;
Red blood cell suspensions;
Transport;
Temperature
- From:
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion
2008;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the effects of phase change material (cooling agent) on the quality of blood after long-distant transportation.Methods A total of 12 bags, packed with pre-chilled phase change materials, were put into regular blood transportation kit, and the new blood transportation kit, which was developed by our hospital. In each kit there were 54 U of red blood cell suspensions. The temperatures in the kit were recorded during the transportation at different times.Results The temperature in the kit was kept between 1—7℃ during the 72h transportation. The temperature met the needs of red blood cell transportation.Conclusion Phase change material could be used as an effective cooling agent for long distance blood transportation.
