transfusion
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A neurosurgeon told Isaac's family the only way to save his life was an emergency operation, but that it was one that required blood transfusion.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
The elder Modrzejewski was critically injured in the incident and received an emergency blood transfusion from Pasadena Fire Department paramedics, an action that “probably saved his life,” according to city spokesperson Lisa Derderian.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
The Sept. 19 incident marked the first time that the Pasadena Fire Department had provided an emergency blood transfusion under a new program approved by City Council in August, said Derderian.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
The identification of MAL changed that, giving researchers a molecular explanation, clinicians a path toward better genetic testing, and rare patients a better chance of being identified before a difficult transfusion becomes an emergency.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Since Garfield didn't lose much blood, he wouldn't need a transfusion.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
These animals receive transfusions of human blood cells, temporarily giving them immune systems that share certain characteristics with those of humans.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
He was airlifted to hospital where he underwent four surgeries, but despite several transfusions, oxygen was not flowing properly to the leg.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
People with the disease can develop severe anemia, experience frequent infections, and need repeated blood transfusions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
By storing blood in two battalion chief vehicles, paramedics are able to begin transfusions at the scene of a severe bleeding emergency instead of having to wait until the victim arrives at a hospital.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
After Henrietta checked into the hospital, a nurse drew blood and labeled the vial colored, then stored it in case Henrietta needed transfusions later.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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