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Background
Whole blood (WB) collections can occur downrange for immediate administration. An important aspect of these collections is determining when the unit is sufficiently full. This project tested a novel method for determining when a field collection is complete.
Methods
The amount of empty space at the top of WB units, destined to become LTOWB or separated into components, that were collected...