Cooling prolongs platelet lifespan
A new study published in the journal "JAMA" revealed that cooling platelets for up to three weeks preserves their effectiveness in treating bleeding, comparable to stored platelets kept at room temperature for 5 to 7 days. This method is an effective means of increasing available supplies, as it could boost the number of platelet units used in treatment by more than three times, thereby contributing to saving more lives of those suffering from bleeding. The study's findings are expected to help reduce waste, especially in remote and rural hospitals where it is difficult to justify maintaining large quantities of platelets at room temperature. Regulatory authorities have begun reviewing these results for approval.
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