Fig. 1.

Correlation of total number of transfused RBC with storage time variables.

Correlation of the total number of RBC transfused with the 3 storage time variables: (▴) mean storage time of the oldest RBC/patient; (×) mean storage time of all RBC/patient; (○) mean storage time of the youngest RBC/patient.

Reproduced with permission from van de Watering L, Lorinser J, Versteegh M, Westendorp R, Brand A: Effects of storage time of red blood cell transfusions on the prognosis of coronary artery bypass graft patients.

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