transfusion

Research shows that every one minute delay in receiving a transfusion increases mortality rates by 2%.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

In some circumstances, that can trigger a potentially serious transfusion reaction.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

Earlier clinical reports have shown that anti-AnWj antibodies can cause hemolytic transfusion reactions, in which transfused red blood cells are destroyed by the recipient's immune system.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

But this treatment carried a high risk of the boy contracting anaemia, which could require an urgent blood transfusion in order to avoid death.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

As the transfusion went on something like life seemed to come back to poor Lucy’s cheeks, and through Arthur’s growing pallor the joy of his face seemed absolutely to shine.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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

That is because of an increased number of car accidents and more people spending time outdoors, resulting in more injuries that require blood transfusions, Lawrence said.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

After I woke up at the hospital, I needed multiple surgeries, blood transfusions and a partial hysterectomy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

She got so much blood that one doctor wrote a note in her record stopping all transfusions “until her deficit with the blood bank was made up.”

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot