Question

During surgical operations or during accidents, the patient may be given blood from outside to save his life. What is the technical name of this process ? Briefly explain the precautions to be observed and taken in this process.

Answer 1

During surgical operation or an accident when excess of bleeding takes place, the patient may be given blood from outside to save his life.
The transfer of blood from the donor to the recipient is called blood transfusion.
The following precautions are taken before the blood is given to the needy person:

1. Matching of the donor’s blood with that of the recipient should be done.
2. It should be made sure clinically that blood of donor is free from any infection.
3. Sterilization of all the instruments to be used during the operation is must.