BLOOD TRANSFUSION
Blood transfusion Defination Blood transfusion means introduction of one person's blood(donor,s blood) in to vein of another person.(recipient).As blood is a vital body fluid circulating rapidly from one part of body to other,great nursing care is taken during transfusion of blood to avoid unwanted spreading of disease and toxins. Purpose of blood transfusion In case of severe anaemia to provide or suppliment more blood in circulation.In leukaemias where wBC,out numbers RBC and there by reduce oxygen carrying capacity of blood. During major operation to suppliment immediate blood loss. During or after severe haemorrhage of any cause to maintain blood Volume and blood pressure. To provide platelets and other 3clotting factor in case of haemophilia. To provide anti-bodies and leucocytes in severely debilated person. bottle of ...