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Although blood transfusions can be life-saving, they are not without risks.
Blood transfusions sometimes cause transfusion reactions. There are several types of reactions and some are worse than others. Some reactions happen as soon as the transfusion is started, while others take several days or even longer to develop.
1-Allergic reaction
Usually the only symptoms are hives and itching, which can be treated with antihistamines like diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
2-Febrile reaction
This means that that the person gets a sudden fever during or within 24 hours of the transfusion. Headache, nausea, chills, or a general feeling of discomfort may come with the fever. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) may help these symptoms.
3- Transfusion-related acute lung injury
It often starts within 1 to 2 hours of starting the transfusion, but can happen anytime up to 6 hours after a transfusion. The main symptom of TRALI is trouble breathing.
4- Acute immune hemolytic reaction
It happens when donor and patient blood types do not match. The patient's antibodies attack the transfused red blood cells, causing them to break open (hemolyze) and release harmful substances into the bloodstream.
Patients may have chills, fever, chest and lower Back pain, and nausea. The kidneys may be badly damaged, and dialysis may be needed. A hemolytic reaction can be deadly if the transfusion is not stopped as soon as the reaction starts.
5-Delayed hemolytic reaction
This type of reaction happens when the body slowly attacks antigens (other than ABO antigens) on the transfused blood cells. The blood cells are broken down days or weeks after the transfusion. There are usually no symptoms, but the transfused red blood cells are destroyed and the patient's red blood cell count falls. In rare cases the kidneys may be affected, and treatment may be needed.
6-Graft-versus-host disease
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) occurs when a person with a very weak immune system gets white blood cells in a transfused blood product. The white cells from the transfusion attack the tissues of the patient who got the blood.
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Which blood groups are match with AB for marriage?
o+and ab+match
What are risk of using o blood in a a- patient?
Those groups do not match. They trend to cogulate
Is it necessary to match blood groups before giving a transfusion?
Yes. Failure to do so can result in death
Which blood groups are match with B-Positive for marriage?
Blood groups are A, B, and O. Each type of blood is either positive or negative. When a couple is planning on marriage, their blood type is not as important as the positive or negative aspect. A woman with negative blood types may encounter problems having children if her husband has a positive blood type. All blood types are compatible as long as they are both positive or negative.
When did Blood in the Water match happen?
Blood in the Water match happened in 1956.
What happens to a person who receives the wrong type of blood?
If the blood types do not match, you run the risk of toxicity.
Are blood groups effect fitness?
No. Blood groups are inherited from your parents.
Why must blood be match be for trasfusion?
Because if the antibodies in the blood don't match they will destroy each other.
Do giraffes have blood groups?
yes they do. they have at least 2 different blood groups.
What happens when you light a match twice?
Because the tip of the match is burnt
Is there a match of animal blood to a human blood?
No. Only humans have human blood.
Why is it important to know your blood groups and the blood groups of your family members?
In case any of you need an emergency blood transfer.
