Four Types Of Blood Transfusions

There are a total of eight common blood types, with four of them being major types. The different blood type groups are based on the presence or absence of antigens as well as the antibodies found in each individual’s serum. The four main types of blood are A, B, AB, and O. Type A has only the A antigen on red cells and the B antibody in the plasma. Type B has only the B antigen on red cells and the A antibody in the plasma. Type AB has both A and B antigens, but neither A or B antibodies in the plasma. Type O has neither A or B antigens on the red cells and both A and B antibodies. According to the Language of Medicine textbook, 41% of people have type A blood, 10% have type B, 4% have type AB, and 45% have type O. On a more specific level,

There are red blood cell, platelet, and plasma transfusions. Red blood cell transfusions occur when a patient has anemia or an iron deficiency. When they receive this transfusion, it increases their hemoglobin and iron levels and improves the amount of oxygen within their body. Platelet transfusions occur when patients suffer from leukemia or other types of cancer. These patients tend to have a low number of platelets due to chemotherapy. This transfusion allows the patient to receive enough platelets to maintain their body and health. Plasma transfusions are generally for patients with liver failure, infections, and severe burns. This allows them to receive important proteins that are crucial to the patient’s overall health and body. It’s interesting to know about the different types of blood transfusions and see how each benefit the

I think it’s important to understand the various blood types for transfusions and when donating blood. In regard to the transfusion of blood, there can be detrimental effects when transferring blood from a donor to a patient/recipient. Thus, understanding the blood types helps to differentiate between what type of blood is compatible or incompatible with another. Knowing what your specific blood type is also important in terms of learning about any health risks and implications of your blood type. For instance, a Harvard study indicated that people with AB blood had a 23% increased risk for heart disease compared to those who had type O blood. Another example refers to people with type A in which they had 20% greater chance of developing gastric cancer than those with type O and B. However, lifestyle factors, such as diet, weight, and smoking, have a greater impact on these health risks. Nethertheless, it would still be important to learn about your blood type and see how the characteristics and implications differ from other