Blood Transfusions
What you should know about this life-saving procedure
There are many reasons why you or a loved one might need a blood transfusion. If your physician has decided you might need blood or blood products, he or she will explain the reason why.
These reasons frequently include:
- A sudden loss of blood (sometimes as high as a quarter of the normal blood volume)
- An anticipated loss of blood during surgery
- A low hemoglobin before, during or after surgery
- Severe heart or lung disease
- Bone marrow failure
- Moderate to severe anemia
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