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Oct 9
1. Blood transfusion is the process of transferring blood or blood products from one person (donor) into the bloodstream of another person (recipient). This is done to replace blood lost due to surgery or injury, treat certain medical conditions such as anemia or clotting disorders, or to provide blood components such as platelets or plasma.
2. Blood group O is considered the universal donor because it does not have A or B antigens on the surface of its red blood cells. This means that individuals with blood group O can donate blood to individuals with any other blood type (A, B, AB, or O) without causing a severe immune reaction. However, individuals with blood group O can only receive blood from other individuals with blood group O to avoid a transfusion reaction.
3. Blood group AB is considered the universal recipient because individuals with this blood type have both A and B antigens on the surface of their red blood cells. This means that they can receive blood from individuals with any blood type (A, B, AB, or O) without causing a severe immune reaction. Since individuals with blood group AB do not have antibodies against A or B antigens, they can safely receive blood from donors with different blood types.
2. Blood group O is considered the universal donor because it does not have A or B antigens on the surface of its red blood cells. This means that individuals with blood group O can donate blood to individuals with any other blood type (A, B, AB, or O) without causing a severe immune reaction. However, individuals with blood group O can only receive blood from other individuals with blood group O to avoid a transfusion reaction.
3. Blood group AB is considered the universal recipient because individuals with this blood type have both A and B antigens on the surface of their red blood cells. This means that they can receive blood from individuals with any blood type (A, B, AB, or O) without causing a severe immune reaction. Since individuals with blood group AB do not have antibodies against A or B antigens, they can safely receive blood from donors with different blood types.
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Oct 9
Blood Transfusion
Blood transfusion is a medical procedure in which whole blood or specific blood components (e.g., red blood cells, platelets, or plasma) are transferred from a healthy donor to a recipient who needs them. It is used to replace lost blood, restore blood volume, and/or provide clotting factors or other essential blood components.
Blood Group 0 is a Universal Donor
Blood group 0 is a universal donor because:
- It does not have the A or B antigens (proteins that trigger an immune response) on its red blood cells.
- Therefore, it is compatible with all other blood groups (A, B, AB, and O) because their antibodies will not recognize the antigens on blood group 0 cells.
Blood Group AB is a Universal Recipient
Blood group AB is a universal recipient because:
- It has both A and B antigens on its red blood cells.
- As a result, antibodies against A antigens (present in blood groups A and B) and B antigens (present in blood groups B and AB) will not bind to the red blood cells of blood group AB.
- Therefore, blood group AB can receive blood from any other blood group without causing an immune reaction.
Compatibility in Blood Transfusions
Compatibility between a donor and a recipient is crucial in blood transfusions. Incompatible blood transfusions can lead to life-threatening immune reactions known as hemolytic reactions. To ensure compatibility:
- Red blood cells: The recipient should not have antibodies that recognize the A or B antigens on the donor's red blood cells.
- Plasma: The donor's plasma should not contain antibodies that recognize the A or B antigens on the recipient's red blood cells.
Blood transfusion is a medical procedure in which whole blood or specific blood components (e.g., red blood cells, platelets, or plasma) are transferred from a healthy donor to a recipient who needs them. It is used to replace lost blood, restore blood volume, and/or provide clotting factors or other essential blood components.
Blood Group 0 is a Universal Donor
Blood group 0 is a universal donor because:
- It does not have the A or B antigens (proteins that trigger an immune response) on its red blood cells.
- Therefore, it is compatible with all other blood groups (A, B, AB, and O) because their antibodies will not recognize the antigens on blood group 0 cells.
Blood Group AB is a Universal Recipient
Blood group AB is a universal recipient because:
- It has both A and B antigens on its red blood cells.
- As a result, antibodies against A antigens (present in blood groups A and B) and B antigens (present in blood groups B and AB) will not bind to the red blood cells of blood group AB.
- Therefore, blood group AB can receive blood from any other blood group without causing an immune reaction.
Compatibility in Blood Transfusions
Compatibility between a donor and a recipient is crucial in blood transfusions. Incompatible blood transfusions can lead to life-threatening immune reactions known as hemolytic reactions. To ensure compatibility:
- Red blood cells: The recipient should not have antibodies that recognize the A or B antigens on the donor's red blood cells.
- Plasma: The donor's plasma should not contain antibodies that recognize the A or B antigens on the recipient's red blood cells.
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