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Is there a disease where you need blood transfusions every day?
Probably
Can thin blood mean cancer?
It's possible, but you need a blood test to see.
Do diabetic people need blood transfusions?
No. A blood transfusion would not help a diabetic person, since there is nothing wrong with their blood in the first place.
How many people need blood transfusions every day?
approximately 5,000,000 blood transfusions happen a year in the US. If you average it out that is 13,968 blood transfusions a day!
Where can I find info about blood types?
Try going to www.redcross.org/blood, they specialize in blood, blood types, blood transfusions, blood donating, all things blood. Every single thing you need to know is there.
Why do hospitals ask people to donate blood?
they ask people to donate blood so that they can give the blood to people who need it because they have lost alot of blood and or going to have a transplant or oporation.
Can animals have the blood groups of man?
I believe so. I once heard of blood transfusions from pigs. If this is true, than pigs must also have blood types.
How many platelet transfusions can a leukemia patient have?
As many as necessary to prevent bleeding associated with thrombocytopenia. In patients refractory to random donor platelet transfusions, platelet crossmatching may identify units providing better platelet count increases. If crossmatching is not effective, HLA matching of platelets may be necessary.
If you are 3 pints low of blood what does that mean?
Losing 3 pints of blood is considered a severe blood loss and can lead to life-threatening complications. It is essential to seek immediate medical attention to receive blood transfusions and stabilize your condition.
What is five reason for blood transfusion?
TraumaSurgeryTraumatic injury that produces a great deal of blood lose must be treated with a blood transfusion. When the blood supply dips dangerously low due to a traumatic injury, the body goes into shock which can be fatal if the blood supply is not restored. Blood transfusions are used to restore the blood supply in such cases. Clotting DisordersSurgery patients can lose a great deal of blood during an operation. To keep the body from going into shock, many patients receive blood transfusions while they are still on the operating table. Surgery patients usually receive full blood transfusions to restore the blood supply just like traumatic injury patients. According to the American Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, nearly one in three heart surgery patients need a transfusion during their surgery. AnemiaIndividuals who have clotting disorders such as hemophilia often require blood transfusions. Because their blood lacks the factor needed to stop bleeding, even a minor injury can cause a great loss of blood. Hemophiliacs will receive many blood transfusions throughout their life, and internal injuries from falls or accidents can be a cause of great concern. In a hemophiliac, fresh, healthy blood is used to restore the blood flow and help the body clot when necessary. CancerAnemia occurs when the blood does not produce enough iron and it can cause illness and general feelings of being unwell. Anemia is caused by a number of different ailments, but those with kidney problems most commonly receive blood transfusions that restore the iron level in the blood and help patients to feel better as they deal with the underlying illness.Cancer patients who undergo radiation often end up with anemia as a side effect. Blood transfusions are used in such cases to restore normal levels in the blood and create a healthier body that can undergo and deal with radiation and chemotherapy better. Cancer patients may not receive full blood transfusions but rather are often transfused with certain parts of the blood, such as platelets.
How does donating blood help your community?
Straight from Red Cross website, here are just a few reminders for us all.Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.More than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day.Blood cannot be manufactured - it can only come from generous donors.
Explain why cancer cells need a greater blood supply than normal cells?
the cancer cells need to grow very rapidly for which they need a lot of blood. (i think) they can form new blood vessels anywhere in the body to ensure that they get blood, this is known as angiogenesis.
