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While transfusions save lives, the potential for transfusion-related adverse outcomes is an area of growing concern. Transfusion is an independent predictor of death and is associated with increased morbidity, length of hospital stay, risk of infection and immune modulation. The underlying mechanisms include adverse pro-inflammatory and immunosuppressive responses. Evidence supports an association between transfusion of washed red cells and fewer post-transfusion complications potentially through removal of chemokines, lipids, microaggregates and other biological response modifiers. However, the clinical and cost-effectiveness of washed cells have not been determined.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods and analysis<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This is a multicentre, randomised, double-blinded trial of washed versus unwashed red cells. 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