Transfusion Therapy
Definition
The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient).
Purpose
Transfusions are given to restore lost or depleted blood components, to improve clotting time, and to improve the ability of the blood to deliver oxygen to the body's tissues. Typical reasons cancer patients receive blood transfusions are for anemia (low red blood cell count) and for clotting factors or platelets (for example, in certain types of leukemia).
Precautions
For donors, the process of giving blood is very safe. Only sterile...
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