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Transfusion

transfusion

(Science: haematology) The introduction of whole blood or blood component directly into the blood stream.

Compare: infusion.

Origin: L. Transfusio


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Rh Sensitization and Blood Transfusions

... by exposure to her positive blood type fetus' blood during pregnancy, how does that affect the mother in the future if she needs a blood transfusion? My OB GYN said that if I became sensitized that it would be very difficult for me to get blood if I ever needed a blood transfusion in ...

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by ejmagdaleno
Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:51 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Rh Sensitization and Blood Transfusions
Replies: 1
Views: 178

Blood group inheritance, IBO 2007 question

... to say that mother must be AB? Then the answers would make sense. For the part B - B. I, III, V is the answer. To answer the question about blood transfusion: Donor plasma does not carry sufficient amount of antibodies to recipient already depleted blood (plus their 'life' is quite short) to cause ...

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by Cat
Thu Jun 05, 2008 5:30 am
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Blood group inheritance, IBO 2007 question
Replies: 8
Views: 2554

What does hemagglutination look like?

... you can do regular ABO blood typing test with appropriate antiserum. To get fresh blood, you can go to hospital and asking for whole-blood for transfusion. Hope this helps. I'm sorry if I misunderstand your question due to my poor English. Here, I found a good microphotograph of hemagglutination: ...

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by DoctorStein
Fri May 30, 2008 10:26 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: What does hemagglutination look like?
Replies: 2
Views: 1259

Blood group inheritance, IBO 2007 question

... have a choice(for the reasons stated above). Med School books here recommend that O blood can be given to another blood type only once and the transfusion should not exceed 500mL of blood.

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by MrMistery
Tue May 27, 2008 6:21 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Blood group inheritance, IBO 2007 question
Replies: 8
Views: 2554

Hypothetical situation:

What would it take for someone to live after having a hemocyanin transfusion from certain shellfish? It was asked to me as a serious question but don't be afraid to have fun with it :]

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by MAB
Sun Nov 25, 2007 9:03 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Hypothetical situation:
Replies: 2
Views: 559
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