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We use logsheets. Scott

I got my demo cooler yesterday. Looks like its well constructed, weighs very little. I need to read the info that came with it. They also send a paid return shipping label with it so I can send it back if we aren't buying. I asked specifically about using it for transfers by helicopter and they say that University of Alabama(? - someone in Alabama) is using them for that purpose. If one of these didn't come home, I'd be a lot less upset than if one of my Credo coolers didn't make it home.

We too bought the MaxQ coolers and we are very happy with them We use a plastic insert liner bag with each cooler so the blood units do not come in direct contact with the cooler Ours are blue not yellow Maybe each cooler size is color coded they are light weight and easy to handle PS we ordered a demo and they never asked for it back nor did they want payment for it when we actually made a purchase i validated them for 24+ hours, however we do not let them out over 12 hours usually we get our coolers back within 8 hrs

Me, too! I'll bet the company will wonder what's going on with the sudden interest

No transfusion, so far. I believe that EPO is being administered. It does seem likely the patient will need transfusion at some point, the clinicians have a bit more time to think about it. Still awaiting full resolution of the D type for 'fully informed' decision. Hopefully we'll have all the information in place before transfusion is required.

Since we are a VA and are a "small" transfusion service it is not in our best interest to purchase Type A liquid plasma. Our policy is to get a specimen immediately so those suggestions above don't help. I'm specifically looking to see if anyone had any research on what volume is acceptable. Honestly, it looks like everyone is just going to have to figure it out themselves.