Learn the Basics of Blood
Blood is a vital fluid in the human body. There is no blood substitute. Blood saves lives every day and shortens recovery time & improves quality of life for 5 million patients every year. If you are interested in learning the basics of this life giving substance click below.
Receiving Blood; Patients and Family
Every year, almost 4.5 million Americans receive a blood product, resulting in almost 11 million transfusions. There are many different reasons for a blood product transfusion, including disease, injury, surgery, and chemotherapy. The most commonly transfused blood products are red blood cells, platelets, plasma, cryoprecipitate, and, rarely, white blood cells.
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Your voice is essential. Patients can help shape policies and protocols around blood transfusions in hospitals and other medical care settings. Add your voice and advocate for blood transfusions. Or advocate for blood donations and ensure a robust supply.
Blood Is Safe
The US Blood Supply is safer than ever [1]. The FDA and the nation’s blood centers utilize 5 layers of safety to ensure that patients who receive a blood transfusion are protected. This includes overlapping safeguards in the following areas:
- Donor screening
- Blood testing
- Donor deferral list
- Quarantine
- Monitoring Problems and Deficiencies [2]
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