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When a person gives their blood to someone else?
transfusion
If you get blood from someone else what do you call it?
That's a blood transfusion.
What might happen if someone with type A blood received a transfusion of type B blood?
If someone with type A blood received a transfusion of type B blood, their immune system would likely recognize the type B blood as foreign and attack it. This could lead to a severe immune reaction, causing symptoms such as fever, chills, and potentially life-threatening complications. It is important for blood transfusions to be carefully matched to the recipient's blood type to prevent such reactions.
Why does someone start bleeding after a blood transfusion?
because of citrate toxicity
What is the one way someone can get HIV and not prevent it?
Through blood transfusion
What is the process of taking blood from someone and giving it to another person?
transfusion
If someone refuses a blood transfusion how long do they have?
Refusing consent means that the physician has explained all of the benefits and risks of having a transfusion of blood and blood products AND the patient will not accept the risks associated with transfusion. It is a signed document.
Is it dangerous for someone who has hydrocephalus to donate blood?
Someone who has hydrocephalus cannot give blood. I do not know why. It is just stipulated by the transfusion guidelines (google it).
Can you be infected by touching someone HIV Positive?
You can't get infected with HIV from someone coughing on you.
Your sister has hypogammaglobulinemia. Each month she gets more and more weak before her next transfusion. Is there a chance she could not make it to her next transfusion?
Of course! There is always a chance of someone not making it. It can happen to anyone.
How can someone with type B blood use type O blood?
Someone with type B blood can receive type O blood during a transfusion.
Can you ever donate blood after a blood transfusion?
Usually, you can. But you will be requested to wait a year or so to make extra-double-certain that you didn't pick up any disease with the transfused blood that you'll then will pass on to someone else.
