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Charles Drew found that blood could be preserved by separating the liquid red blood cells from the near solid plasma and freezing the two separately

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Dr Charles Drew 's breakthrough work on the storage of what helped save lives?

Modern Blood Banking


For what contribution to medicine is dr Charles Drew known?

Charles Drew was an American surgeon that pioneered the field of blood storage and transfusions.


Who invented the blood Plasma?

Nobody invented plasma and it isn't actually blood. Plasma is the liquid portion of your blood that the blood cells are suspended in. The process of separating blood for storage (plasma) was invented by Dr. Charles Drew.


Who was the doctor that originated the Blood Bank?

The African- American doctor responsible for organizing the first blood banks in the United States was Charles Drew. He also pioneered methods for storing blood plasma.


Will blood transfusion prolong life of untreated leukemia patient?

yes


Are there temperature requirements for blood storage?

Yes, there are storage temperature requirements for blood.


What is the profession of Charlie Red?

Charles Red, or Charles R Drew, was an American Medical Researcher, Scientist, physician, and surgeon. He researched the field of Blood Transfusions and used his knowledge to help build large blood storage banks for World War II.


What the name of the scientist who developed the idea of the blood bank?

Dr. Charles Drew is credited with developing the idea of the blood bank in the 1930s. He established the first large-scale blood bank during World War II to improve the storage and distribution of blood for transfusions.


What did Charles r drew accomplish?

Charles Drew expanded the knowledge of blood banking and blood transfusions.


What did drcharles drew invent?

Dr. Charles Richard Drew helped develop blood banks during World War 2. He proved that blood plasma lasts longer than whole blood. He became the first director of the American Red Cross Blood Bank, and tried to educate the public that blood banks do not need to be segregated by race.


What is Dr Charles drew known for?

Charles Drew is known for Blood banking and Blood transfusions


Who created blood banks?

Charles Richard drew created blood banks