Storage of buffy-coat-derived platelets in additive solution: in vitro effects on platelets of the air bubbles and foam included in the final unit

摘要

Background.The air bubbles and foam that develop during the preparation of platelet units have traditionally been considered to interact with the platelets, causing activation and release reactions. However, there actually seems to be no data available concerning the platelet damage that may occur as a result of air bubbles and foam present in the final unit. In this in vitro study we, therefore, investigated the effects of not removing air bubbles/foam from final platelet units, by measuring in vitro parameters during a 7-day storage period.