A blood transfusion is a procedure in which blood is given to a patient through one of the blood vessels either to replace lost components of the blood or to treat certain conditions. It can save lives and improve health. During a blood transfusion, healthy blood is transfused into one of the blood vessels through an IV line. Either whole blood or only components of the blood (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma and clotting factors) may be transfused.
Blood transfusion is most commonly used as supportive treatment in open-heart surgery and serious injury care. It may also be used for complications related to pregnancy, malaria accompanied by severe anaemia, etc.
Improper ABO blood typing and crossmatching before transfusion may cause destruction of donor red blood cells by the antibodies in recipient’s blood (haemolytic reaction). Red blood cells transfusion has been linked with increased risk of infections. Inflammatory chemicals released by donor white blood cells can cause fever. Rarely, transfused blood may cause an allergic reaction. Transfusion-related acute lung injury is a risk associated with platelet or plasma transfusions. Contamination of blood products can result in transfusion-transmitted bacterial or viral infection.
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The CDSCO has implemented several initiatives to ensure availability and safety of blood and blood products in India. Let's look at some key initiatives that have helped strengthen blood management system in India.
Blood transfusion is never a zero-risk procedure, it needs to be done only when the risks outweigh the benefits.
In Phase 3 clinical trial, more than 90 per cent of patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia no longer needed monthly blood transfusions years after receiving the gene therapy.
On International Day of Disabled Persons, TheHealthSite spoke to Dr. Sunil Bhat, Director and Clinical Lead, Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation, Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Narayana Health City, to discuss the condition and understand the ways one can manage it.
The American Red Cross has seen a 10 per cent rise in red blood cell demand from hospital trauma centres compared with 2019. Here's how COVID-19 pandemic is leading to blood shortage.
The basic principles of blood safety are safe blood donors, a responsible blood transfusion service that can ensure appropriate and safe processing and testing of blood, and appropriate use of blood.
Ever wondered what will happen to you if you are given a wrong type of blood? Read on to know the damaging effects of incorrect blood type transfusion.
The study showed older mice given young blood did not develop age-related diseases and maintained sharp cognitive function, while younger ones given older blood saw the opposite effect.
Planning to donate blood? Dr Nitin Agarwal shares some important tips you should know.
Thalassemia is the most common genetic condition globally.
Platelet transfusions during dengue are not always necessary says expert. It could also cause a host of life-threatening health complications.
Here are 4 health benefits of blood donation. Yes, donating blood can help you in the long run!
The Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) test during dengue can prevent unwanted blood transfusion along with the complications related to it.
All you need to know about reading your blood typing and blood cross matching test reports.
Amitabh Bachchan was infected with Hepatitis B during blood transfusion. Can this happen even today?
West Bengal: 4 dead after blood transfusion
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