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Explain the process of blood transfusion.

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Process of Blood Transfusion: 

Blood Collection: 

  • Thorough health checkup of donor. 
  • Blood is collected in sterilized anticoagulant containing pouch with the help of a cannula. 
  • Collected blood is stored at low temperature. 
  • Blood is checked for any infection like hepatitis, HIV, etc. and is also checked for ABO grouping and Rh factor. 

Blood Transfusion: 

  • Donor’s blood is matched with recipient’s blood for ABO grouping and Rh factor. 
  • Stored blood is taken out of refrigerator about 30 minutes before actual transfusion. 
  • Blood transfused intravenously and the process takes about 4 hours. 
  • The recipient is continuously monitored for any untoward reaction.


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