Plasma is the liquid component of your blood. Also known as blood plasma, it makes up about 55% of your blood and has a light yellow color. When you donate blood, the plasma can be separated out and ...
Dr. Harry Bear answers: Do I Need a Blood Transfusion for Cancer Surgery? — -- Question: Will I need a blood transfusion and should I donate blood before breast cancer surgery? Answer: Blood ...
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A BLOOD TRANSFUSION? A blood transfusion involves transferring donated blood or blood components into a patient’s bloodstream through an intravenous (IV) line.Key points to ...
Research has proven frozen blood platelets are safe and effective for use in critically injured patients—a breakthrough dramatically extending their shelf life for transfusions from one week to two ...