For too long, blood transfusions were considered a go-to solution for severe injuries or complex surgical procedures. This long-standing practice, however, is not without flaws. Studies indicate that a significant portion of these transfusions—up to 55% ...

The region’s blood supply has dropped below a two-day inventory, reflecting a national shortage as hospitals enter the busy summer season just as people go on vacation.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a health condition that affects the red blood cells. In some cases, people with SCD may require blood transfusions to help treat and manage the condition and prevent complications. SCD affects about 100,000 people in the United ...

One August afternoon in 2023, Angela Martin’s cousin called with alarming news. Martin’s 74-year-old aunt had been mauled by four dogs while out for a walk near her home in rural Purlear, North Carolina. She was bleeding heavily from bites on both legs ...

The Monarch Fire Protection District is launching a new program that allows paramedics to begin blood transfusions before critically injured patients arrive at the hospital.

Patients suffering severe blood loss can now receive emergency transfusions even faster after DFR expands its pre-hospital blood program with two new blood units.

The scene begins with Dr. Hale attempting to perform a blood transfusion—a seemingly complicated procedure and one that is generally associated with modern laboratory medicine. It begs the questions—how common were blood transfusions during the ...

Eugene Springfield Fire is launching Oregon's first prehospital blood transfusion program to save trauma patients.

Blood transfusions are a common procedure in medical practice in which donated blood is used to replace blood lost to injury or surgery or to treat serious medical conditions. The procedure is not performed as routinely in the treatment of pet cats—but ...