CPD/ADSOL

What is this medication? CPD/ADSOL is a specialized solution system used primarily in the collection and storage of human whole blood and red blood cells. CPD, which stands for Citrate-Phosphate-Dextrose, serves as an anticoagulant that prevents blood from clotting immediately after it is drawn from a donor. The citrate binds to calcium in the blood to stop the coagulation process, while the phosphate and dextrose provide essential nutrients and maintain the chemical balance of the cells during the initial stages of processing.

ADSOL is an additive solution that is typically introduced to red blood cells after the plasma has been separated from the whole blood. It contains a specific mixture of saline, adenine, glucose, and mannitol designed to preserve the health and metabolic function of the red blood cells over an extended period. By using this combination, medical facilities can extend the shelf life of stored red blood cells for up to forty-two days, ensuring that the blood remains viable and safe for transfusion into patients who require it for surgery, trauma recovery, or other medical treatments.