Blood transfusion is generally the process of receiving blood products into one`s circulation intravenously. Transfusions are used for various medical conditions to replace lost components of the blood. Early transfusions used whole blood, but modern medical practice commonly uses only components of the blood, such as red blood cells, white blood....
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[Noun] When blood from a healthy person is injected into an unhealthy person to help them get better.
Example: He had to have blood transfusion every week, after his operation.
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the transfer of blood into the vein of a human or animal recipient. The blood either is taken directly from a donor or is obtained from a blood bank. ... [9 related articles]
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A procedure in which a person is given an infusion of whole blood or parts of blood. The blood may be donated by another person, or it may have been taken from the patient earlier and stored until needed. Also called transfusion.
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Contents • Types of blood transfusions • Who needs a transfusion? • What to expect before a transfusion • What to expect during a transfusion • What to expect after a transfusion • Risks A blood transfusion is a safe, common procedure in which blood is given to a p...
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The process of infusing blood products into a patient to raise the individuals concentration of red blood cells. Blood is typed (A, B, O or AB) and crossmatched (mixed together to see if its compatible) prior to transfusion. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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Whole or packed red blood cells to alleviate anemia and provide patients with oxygen carrying capacity in the form of red cells in circulation.
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the infusion of blood or blood components into an individual for the treatment of a medical condition. Transfusions may be homologous (from a donor) or autologous (previously stored blood from the recipient).
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Our Blood transfusion Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Blood transfusion Blood transfusion: The transfer of blood or blood components from one person (the donor) into the bloodstream of another person (the recipient). This may be done as a lifesaving maneuver to replace blood cells or blood products lost ...
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A blood transfusion involves transferring blood into a person using a tube that goes directly into a vein in the arm.
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The transfer of blood or blood products from a donor to a recipient. Blood is given through an IV line that has been inserted into the vein. Varying degrees of hemorrhage are common during childbirth and if too much blood is lost during labor or delivery, a transfusion may be necessary. Blood transfusions can be life saving in many emergency sit......
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The transfer of blood from one individual to another first became a practical proposition during the Great War. The recognition of four major blood groups indicated that there were limitations on blood transfusion which necessitated very careful examination of the blood of the two individuals concerned. In the early days of transfusion after prelim...
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Giving extra blood through a drip into a vein. Can be your own blood collected earlier and stored, or more usually blood donated by someone else.
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the transfer of blood or any of its parts to a person who has lost blood due to an injury, disease, or operation
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See transfusion
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the injection of blood from one person or animal into the bloodstream of another.
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