- Blood can be separated into components including red blood cells, platelets, plasma, and more. Using blood components allows for more targeted therapy compared to whole blood transfusion.
- The main blood components are packed red blood cells, platelet concentrate, fresh frozen plasma, and cryoprecipitate. Each component contains different elements to treat specific deficiencies.
- Transfusing single blood components instead of whole blood has advantages like using less volume, reducing hazards, and allowing benefits to more than one patient from a single donation. It provides a more effective and specific therapy.