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What is a blood bank for?
A blood bank is for people to donate blood and to receive blood that people donated to get blood transfusions.
i caught heppititus from one of many blood transfusions over the years, can I still receive blood transfusions at this point?
You sure can! You are just unable to give or donate blood from now on.
How often can a person receive blood transfusions?
All the time. They are totally safe! sometimes tasty
What is the significance of having a universal blood type like O in terms of blood donation and transfusions?
Having a universal blood type like O is significant for blood donation and transfusions because it can be given to patients with any blood type during emergencies when there is no time to determine the recipient's blood type. This makes O blood crucial in saving lives and ensuring that patients receive the necessary transfusions without delay.
How do blood types interact with each other?
AB positive blood type is known as the universal recipient which means that persons with AB positive blood can recieve transfusions from any blood type, positive or negative. Generally, transfusions of the same blood type or of blood type O can be given. Persons with blood types that are RH positive can be given transfusions of either the positive OR negative subtype, but persons with RH negative blood types can only receive transfusions from other RH negative blood types.
Do Jews accept blood transfusions?
While individual beliefs and practices may vary, in general, Jewish teachings prioritize preserving life. Many Jewish authorities allow and even encourage blood transfusions in order to save lives. Individual Jews may consult with their rabbi or religious authority for guidance on this matter.
Are blood transfusions still an acceptable form of treatment?
No. Blood transfusions are not an acceptable medical treatment for anyone who is a JW. One can receive treatments and surgery that are blood free and perfectly safe. == Blood transfusions for Jehovah's Witnesses are now down to personal conscience, but they are widely discouraged. But ultimately this doctine has been taken completely out of context, and other teachings of God are being ignored.
What year did blood transfusions become safe?
Nowadays blood is screened for illnesses before it is used in transfusions.
What age group requires the most blood transfusions per year?
O group because O blood is a universal donor but only can receive type O blood for their body
What do Rh and blood types have to do with each other?
Rh is a blood group system used for blood transfusions. Many people have the Rh factor on the red blood cell's surface that determine who they can give and receive blood from.
Why is the transmission of HIV by blood transfusions now very rare?
Because blood is screened and sterilized before transfusions.
Can an individual with type AB blood receive blood from all other blood types and thus become the universal recipient?
Because it is a combination of all blood types. Therefore, you are able to receive all blood types. So, the answer to the question summary is yes. Just be careful when receiving blood transfusions.
