Table 3. The benefits of whole blood compared to component therapy at our institution 37 .
| Components | Whole Blood |
|---|---|
| Larger volume of additives and anticoagulants | Less volume of additives and anticoagulants |
| Requires transfusion of 3 bags | Requires transfusion of 1 bag |
| Applicable in few hospitals worldwide | Easy to replicate |
| Less accessible inresource-limited environment or in resource limited settings | Easy to implement in the prehospital environment and resources limited settings |
| More expensive | Cheaper |