Blood Transfusion

It is a medical procedure in which donated blood is transfused to a recipient. It is a lifesaving safe procedure. Transfusions are used to treat various medical conditions such as iron deficiency anemia, sickle cell disease, severe bleeding- usually from surgery, childbirth or a serious accident. Either whole blood or blood components (red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma and clotting factors) are used depending on the condition of the patient.

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