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The role of blood bags in blood storage and transportation

Ⅰ. Functions in blood storage

1. Safe storage of blood: Blood bags are made of special materials with good sealing and anti-rupture properties, which can effectively prevent blood from being contaminated or leaking during storage. Blood bags contain anticoagulants, such as sodium citrate, phosphate, glucose and adenine, which can prevent blood from coagulating during storage, thereby maintaining the fluidity and availability of blood.

2. Separation and preservation of blood components: Modern blood bag designs usually contain multiple chambers or partitions to facilitate the separation of collected whole blood into different components, such as red blood cells, plasma, platelets, etc. Different blood components can be stored separately in blood bags and preserved as needed to meet the transfusion needs of different patients.

Ⅱ. Role in blood transportation

1. Protect blood from external influences: The material and design of blood bags can effectively prevent external physical and chemical factors from damaging blood. During transportation, blood bags can maintain the stability and availability of blood, ensuring that the blood is still in good condition when it arrives at medical institutions.

2. Easy to carry and transport: The volume and weight of blood bags are moderate, making them easy to carry and transport. Medical institutions can choose the appropriate number and type of blood bags for transportation as needed to meet the needs of clinical transfusion.