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What is the transfer of blood cell platelets or plasma from healthy donors called?
blood transfusion
What happens when the platelets count is 5000?
A blood transfusion is usually ordered.
What are treatments for platelets?
Platelets themselves cannot be treated but they can be replaced though transfusion or thorough blood vlume expanders too.
Do you need to have a blood transfusion?
if you are losing blood rapidly. sometimes one may only need platelets for instance, i.e. cancer patients
What treatment is available for high blood plasma?
My guess would be to give a blood transfusion of platelets only. They will soon come back, but its great to give blood.
What do i have if i have low potassium low platelets low red blood count?
Eat bannannas for potasium and eat red meat for red cells or get a blood transfusion.
What solution should be used in starting a blood transfusion?
The only iv fluid used to start a blood transfusion in normal saline.
How are platelets stored prior to transfusion?
at room temparature on agitator
What is the main difference between donation and blood transfusion?
A blood donation is when blood is taken from you willingly and is usually split into the four different parts (Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma) and stored in a hospital until it is needed. A blood transfusion is when blood is taken from someone via a tube and put into another person straight away.
Platelets are used for what?
Platelets are the cells that circulate within our blood and bind together when they recognize damaged blood vessels.
Why are red blood cells the most frequently used blood component in a blood transfusion?
Red blood cells are the blood component most frequently used for transfusion. RBCs are the only cells in the body that transport oxygen. A transfusion of RBCs increases the amount of oxygen that can be carried to the tissues of the body.
Is whole blood most commonly used for transfusion?
no
