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blood transfusion

(blud tranz-FYOO-zhun)
A procedure in which whole blood or parts of blood are put into a patient’s bloodstream through a vein. The blood may be donated by another person or it may have been taken from the patient and stored until needed. Also called transfusion.
Blood transfusion; drawing of red blood cells being given to a patient through an intravenous (IV) catheter in the arm.Enlarge this image in new window
Blood transfusion. A patient is given blood through an intravenous (IV) catheter in the arm. The blood may be donated by another person, or it may have been taken from the patient and stored until needed.
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