Blood transfusion
Understanding Blood Transfusion: A Lifesaving Procedure
Blood Transfusion
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blood transfusion?
A blood transfusion is a safe and potentially life-saving medical procedure in which an individual receives blood from another person, known as a donor. This intervention is employed when the person’s body is unable to produce an adequate number of red blood cells or has experienced a significant loss of blood due to illness or injury.
What are the different types of Blood transfusion?
The types may include:
- Red Blood Cell Transfusion
- Plasma Transfusions
- Platelet Transfusions
- Granulocyte Transfusions
What are the uses of Blood transfusion?
You might require a blood transfusion if you’ve experienced an issue like:
- Anemia
- Accident
- Operations
- Liver issues
- Child birth
- Kidney Problems
- Hemophilia
What are the risks of Blood transfusions?
- Acute hemolytic transfusion reactions
- Febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reactions
- Allergy
- Excessive blood in the body
- Shortness of breath
- Spread of viruses
- Impaired clotting
