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Why is it important to get the right blood type during a transfusion?
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∙ 12y ago
Actually blood group of a person is determined by the antigens(A special protein) present on the surface of all the red blood corpuscels(RBCs) in the body.The body's antibodies do not effect the RBCs of the same type but RBCs with any other type of antigen are attacked by the antibodies and immediately sticking of RBCs begins(called agglutination) causing a great risk to the life of the patient.Threfore, care is taken to match the blood groups of donor and recipient during blood transfusion.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoA reaction to the wrong type could be fatal.
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∙ 14y agoIt is the minimum requirement you need to fulfill before thinking of blood transfusion.
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∙ 14y agoBecause the blood cells would be diffrent causing a clot which stop the blood passing through the artery which could cause brain damage and even death.
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∙ 11y agoSo if the person needs blood and they are positive blood then the person that is donating the blood has to be a positive too.
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Why is it to get the right blood type during a transfusion?
A reaction to the wrong type could be fatal.
What is a transfusion and why is it important to get the right type of blood?
blood transfusion are when you have blood in a bag and you receive blood because you have lost a lot of blood and you have to make up for that blood.If you put the wrong type of blood in,it may give you a reaction because the blood will attack any kind f blood that you do not have,because it will think is an intruder.
Does blood transfusion use real blood?
Oh yes, blood transfusion is done with real blood, although there have been experiments with artificial blood, and sometimes blood plasma is used rather than whole blood, when there is a problem in getting the right blood type.
Should critically ill people have the right to choose whether or not to have a blood transfusion?
yes they have the right and we have to respect their freedom
What are the useful of knowing the blood groups?
if you have a blood transfusion, knowing your blood group means you can tell the doctor, and get the right blood into you, or it can clot, if they put the wrong blood type into you
What is a massive blood transfusion?
They give you an Injection to stop you getting ill then they put this big needle and it goes right through your arm.........and swallows the blood up! 2nd answer: Perhaps at this point someone can post a real answer . . .
What is needed for a blood transfusion?
You need a donor whose blood is compatible with the one who needs the blood, and some needles and tubing and a way to make sure the blood runs in the right direction. ANd someone who knows how to put the needles in.
Do Jehovah Witnesses do blood transfusions even if their child is dying and NEED a blood transfusion because there is not much hope of survival if any hope of survival?
Jehovah's Witnesses who have lost blood are entitled to refuse a blood transfusion even if it will inevitably lead to their death; but they have no right to sentence their children to die. A qualified doctor is entitled to give a blood transfusion provided the child's consent is given. If the doctor is unhappy about this (though why should any doctor be unwilling top save a child's life?), the case should be referred to a doctor who is free from such qualms. If the Jehovah's Witness parent seeks to intervene to prevent the transfusion, the case should be rushed to court, if there is time. If not, the child should be given blood immediately.
Transfusion reaction - hemolytic?
DefinitionA hemolytic transfusion reaction is a serious problem that occurs after a patient receives a transfusion of blood. The red blood cells that were given to the patient are destroyed by the patient's own immune system.Alternative NamesBlood transfusion reactionCauses, incidence, and risk factorsBlood is classified into different blood types called A, B, AB, and O.The immune system normally can tell its own blood cells from blood cells from another person. If other blood cells enter your body, your immune system may make antibodies again them. These antibodies will work to destroy the blood cells that the body does not recognize. For example, a person with type A blood makes antibodies against type B blood cells.Another way blood cells may be classified is by Rh factors. People who have Rh factors in their blood are called "Rh positive." People without these factors are called "Rh negative." Rh negative people form antibodies against Rh factor if they receive Rh positive blood.There are also other factors to identify blood cells, in addition to ABO and Rh.Blood that you receive in a transfusion must be compatible. Being compatible means that your body will not form antibodies against the blood you receive. Blood transfusion between compatible groups (such as O+ to O+) usually causes no problem. Blood transfusion between incompatible groups (such as A+ to O-) causes an immune response. This can lead to a very serious transfusion reaction. The immune system attacks the donated blood cells, causing them to burst.Today, all blood is carefully screened. Modern lab methods and many checks have helped make these transfusion reactions very rare.SymptomsBloody urineChillsFainting or dizzinessFeverFlank pain or back painRashSymptoms of transfusion reaction usually appear during or right after the transfusion. Sometimes, they may develop after several days (delayed reaction).Signs and testsThis disease may change the results of these tests:BilirubinCBCCoombs' test, directCoombs' test, indirectFibrin degradation productsHaptoglobinHematocritHemoglobinRBC countSerum creatinineSerum hemoglobinUrinalysisTreatmentTherapy can prevent or treat the severe effects of a hemolytic transfusion reaction. If symptoms occur during the transfusion, the transfusion is stopped immediately. Blood samples from the person getting the transfusion and from the donor may be tested to tell whether symptoms are being caused by a transfusion reaction.Mild symptoms may be treated with the following:Antihistamine drugs (such as diphenhydramine) can treat itching and rash.The pain reliever, acetaminophen can reduce fever and discomfort.Corticosteroids (such as prednisone or dexamethasone) can reduce the immune response.Fluids given through a vein (intravenous) and other medications may be used to treat or prevent kidney failure and shock.Expectations (prognosis)The outcome depends on the severity of the reaction. The disorder may disappear without problems. Or, it may be severe and life threatening.ComplicationsAcute kidney failureAnemiaDiscomfortLung dysfunctionShockCalling your health care providerTell your health care provider if you are having a blood transfusion and you have had a reaction before.PreventionDonated blood is put into ABO and Rh groups to reduce the risk of transfusion reaction.Before a transfusion, patient and donor blood is tested (crossmatched) to see if it is compatible. A small amount of donor blood is mixed with a small amount of patient blood. The mixture is checked under a microscope for signs of antibody reaction.Before the transfusion is given, the health care provider will usually check again to make sure you are receiving the right unit of blood.ReferencesGoodnough L. Transfusion medicine. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 183.
Has there ever been a Jehovah's Witness who has won their right to refuse blood?
Not sure if I understand the question correctly but surely any adult Jehovah's Witness or adult non Jehovah's Witness has the right to refuse a blood transfusion. If not then it means that someone else has the right to force a medical procedure on another.
What is different between blood substitute and blood transfusion?
Blood substitute refers to an alternative to a blood transfusion which can mean one of a number of things. The number one alternative being used right now is to use a machine that collects the blood as you bleed out during surgery, cleans the blood and then puts it back into the body. This reduces the chance of a reaction to your heart, the chance of stroke or the extremely common infection that sets in after a blood transfusion. It also eliminates any problems related to the blood sitting for too long which reduces the bloods ability to carry protein or oxygen. Blood from other people carry other problems because of the antigens associated with blood can attack any blood that is not the exact same. There are 29 current blood types (not 4 like most people think). The other problem that this eliminates is disease. We can only test for diseases that we are currently aware of but so many are being discovered all the time that we are unable to test for those.
Was Isaac Asimov left handed?
Isaac Asimov was right handed. He autographed books using his right hand. It is too bad that he contracted AIDs through a blood transfusion or he would have lived longer and wrote even more books.
