Effect of incubation with crystalloid solutions or medications on packed red blood cells.

Background: American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) guidelines suggest that packed red blood cells (PRBCs) be administered through a dedicated intravenous (IV) catheter. Literature supporting this broad-scope declaration are scarce. Obtaining additional IV access is painful, costly, and an infectious risk.

Analgesic Efficacy and Hematologic Effects of Robenacoxib in Mice.

NSAID analgesics may confound models that require inflammation to mimic disease development in humans. This effect presents a challenge for veterinary staff and investigators, because surgery is often necessary to create mouse models of disease and NSAID are first-line analgesics used to treat postoperative pain. We evaluated robenacoxib, a NSAID highly selective for cyclooxygenase 2, in a carrageenan paw edema (CPE) assay and surgical model of venous thrombosis (VT).

Efficacy of an Oxygen Scavenger to Modify the Atmosphere and Prevent Mold Growth on Meal, Ready-to-Eat Pouched Bread.

An oxygen scavenging system enclosed in a pouch with baked, meal, ready-to-eat bread prevented growth of a mixed mold inoculum on the surface of the bread for 13 months. In the absence of the oxygen scavenger, growth of Aspergillus and Penicillium was visible on the bread within 14 d. Growth of molds on pouched culture media, with and without sorbate, was also prevented by oxygen scavenging packets.

Bacteriology, Water Activity and Moisture/Salt Ratio of Six Brands of Precooked Canned Bacon.

Six commercial brands of precooked canned bacon, comprising 101 cans, were examined to determine if they complied with military specifications for a moisture-to-salt (M/S) ratio (percent moisture divided by percent salt) of ⩽ 9.0. Three brands were found in compliance with expected lot average values (ELAV) for M/S ratio of 4.