Question

Explain the process of blood transfusion.

Answer 1

Process of Blood Transfusion: 

Blood Collection: 

• Thorough health checkup of donor. 
• Blood is collected in sterilized anticoagulant containing pouch with the help of a cannula. 
• Collected blood is stored at low temperature. 
• Blood is checked for any infection like hepatitis, HIV, etc. and is also checked for ABO grouping and Rh factor. 

Blood Transfusion: 

• Donor’s blood is matched with recipient’s blood for ABO grouping and Rh factor. 
• Stored blood is taken out of refrigerator about 30 minutes before actual transfusion. 
• Blood transfused intravenously and the process takes about 4 hours. 
• The recipient is continuously monitored for any untoward reaction.