What is Blood Transfusion?
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Blood transfusion is the process of transferring blood or blood-based products from one person into the circulatory system of another. Early transfusions used whole blood, but modern medical practice commonly uses only components of the blood.
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How do members experience Blood Transfusion?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anemia | 40 | 11 | |
| Acute renal failure | 37 | 1 | |
| Thalassemia | 18 | 0 | |
| Iron deficiency anemia | 4 | 0 | |
| Anemia of chronic disease | 3 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty waking up | 1 | |
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 1 | |
| Hair loss | 1 | |
| Hemochromatosis | 1 | |
| Hives (urticaria) | 1 | |
| Motion sickness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 9 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Jul 01, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for anemia: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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