STandaRd Issue TrANsfusion versuS Fresher red blood cell Use in intenSive carE (TRANSFUSE) – a randomised controlled trial. [ 2012 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Cooper (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Alison Street ,  A/Pr Craig French ,  Prof Alistair Nichol ,  Prof Rinaldo Bellomo

Brief description In Australia, blood for transfusions has a “use by” date of 42 days after collection. The actual age of blood given to patients depends on what is available at the time and the rate of usage. Some research has been done to suggest it might help patients in the intensive care unit reach a better recovery if they receive blood transfusions that are younger than this. This project will test whether patients who receive ‘fresher’ blood do better than patients who receive ‘standard issue ’ blood.

Funding Amount $AUD 2,890,335.54

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant