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DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.10123.6

Abstract

Blood donation is a vital part of worldwide healthcare. It relates to blood transfusion as a life-sustaining and life-saving procedure as well as a form of therapeutic phlebotomy as a primary medical intervention. Over one hundred million units of blood are donated each year throughout the world. Blood transfusion from one person to another is a special procedure used by doctors in medical procedures that involve patients with the need of blood. The only authorized person that can allow a blood transfusion is if he or she is a healthcare provider (Getting a Blood Transfusion). The procedure of course cannot be done by anyone that does not have possession of a medical degree where they are permitted legally to prescribe or give a blood transfusion to a patient. Blood transfusions are used for serious injuries, surgery, and when a person can’t make enough blood. Doctors use blood transfusions for surgeries where a patient could eventually lose blood during the medical procedure.

Keywords : Vital; Healthcare; Medical; Patient; Medical Intervention.

Corresponding Author : Prempati Mayangalambam, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, School of Nursing, Galgotias University, Greater Noida 203201, Uttar Pradesh, India.