A brief presentation for second-year students in Iraqi Technical Institutes (studying Medical Laboratory Technology). This introduction covers the types of blood samples, how to collect these samples, common sites for collection, and anticoagulants in a test-tubes.
A brief presentation for second-year students in Iraqi Technical Institutes (studying Medical Laboratory Technology). This introduction covers the types of blood samples, how to collect these samples, common sites for collection, and anticoagulants in a test-tubes.
how to select a healthy donor & care of donor .A healthy donor is one of the most vital part of transfusion medicine for safe transfusion of blood & blood product
Notes about blood hemoglobin estimation, lecture notes to Medical Laboratory Students at Medical Laboratory Technology, Middle Technical University, Baqubah, Iraq
Collecting blood samples and other biological specimens is crucial to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of disease. However, from the patient’s perspective, it can also be painful, unnerving, frightening, and inconvenient.
BLOOD GROUPING AND CROSS MATCHING.
overview of blood grouping
History
classification of blood typing
ABO SYTEM
INTRODUCTION ON ABO SYSTEM AND KARL LANSTIENER
LANSTEINER'S LAW
PRESENCE AND ABSENCE OF ANTIGEN AND ANTIBODIES
RH SYSTEM INCLUDING RH ANTIGEN AND POITIVE AND NEGATIVE BLOOD GROUPS
BLOOD GROUP COMPATABILITY
EXPLANATION ON CROSS MATCHING
TYPES OF CROSS MATCHING INCLUDING MAJOR AND MINOR
NOTE ON UNIVERSAL DONOR AND RECIPIENT
AGGLUTINATION
• A blood group also called a Blood Type.
• Classification of blood is based on the presence or absence
of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood
cells (RBCs).
• These antigens may be proteins, carbohydrates,
glycoproteins, or glycolipids, depending on the blood group
system.
MISS.SAKSHI S. GOSAVI M.Sc 1 (Biochemistry) NEW ARTS, COMMER...jagtapgovinda1515
What Is Blood Bank?
A blood bank is a center where blood gathered as a result of blood donation is stored and preserved for later use in blood transfusion
how to select a healthy donor & care of donor .A healthy donor is one of the most vital part of transfusion medicine for safe transfusion of blood & blood product
Notes about blood hemoglobin estimation, lecture notes to Medical Laboratory Students at Medical Laboratory Technology, Middle Technical University, Baqubah, Iraq
Collecting blood samples and other biological specimens is crucial to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of disease. However, from the patient’s perspective, it can also be painful, unnerving, frightening, and inconvenient.
BLOOD GROUPING AND CROSS MATCHING.
overview of blood grouping
History
classification of blood typing
ABO SYTEM
INTRODUCTION ON ABO SYSTEM AND KARL LANSTIENER
LANSTEINER'S LAW
PRESENCE AND ABSENCE OF ANTIGEN AND ANTIBODIES
RH SYSTEM INCLUDING RH ANTIGEN AND POITIVE AND NEGATIVE BLOOD GROUPS
BLOOD GROUP COMPATABILITY
EXPLANATION ON CROSS MATCHING
TYPES OF CROSS MATCHING INCLUDING MAJOR AND MINOR
NOTE ON UNIVERSAL DONOR AND RECIPIENT
AGGLUTINATION
• A blood group also called a Blood Type.
• Classification of blood is based on the presence or absence
of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood
cells (RBCs).
• These antigens may be proteins, carbohydrates,
glycoproteins, or glycolipids, depending on the blood group
system.
MISS.SAKSHI S. GOSAVI M.Sc 1 (Biochemistry) NEW ARTS, COMMER...jagtapgovinda1515
What Is Blood Bank?
A blood bank is a center where blood gathered as a result of blood donation is stored and preserved for later use in blood transfusion
If a doctor talks about your blood type, usually he or she is referring to two things: your type in the ABO system and Rhesus (Rh) factor. Human blood type is determined by antigens on the red blood cells. An antigen is a structure on the cell surface that causes a human immune response reacts to if the structure is foreign to the person’s body. Consequently, blood type match is of crucial importance. The donor’s blood type is identified at the Blood Centre, and the patient’s blood type is determined before transfusion. Here is everything you need to know!
The Compatibility can be determined by matching the different blood group systems, such as ABO and Rh system, and/or by directly testing for the presence of antibodies against a sample of donor tissues or blood.
The main purpose of this test is to distinguish the appearance of antibodies in the recipient against the red blood cells of the donor. These antibodies can be found on the surface of red blood cells of the donor after transfusion.
The human body is a biological machine made of body systems groups of organs that work together to produce and sustain life. A human body systems is an organization of varying numbers and kinds of organ so arranged that together they can perform complex functions for the body. Twelve major systems include the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary ,reproductive, skin and appendages and blood immune system.
Explore natural remedies for syphilis treatment in Singapore. Discover alternative therapies, herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes that may complement conventional treatments. Learn about holistic approaches to managing syphilis symptoms and supporting overall health.
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramLevi Shapiro
June 20, 2024, Prix Galien International and Jerusalem Ethics Forum in ROME. Detailed agenda including panels:
- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Sujoy Dasgupta
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Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
2. What Is Blood Bank?
A blood bank is a center where blood gathered as a result of blood donation is stored and
preserved for later use in blood transfusion.
The term "blood bank" typically refers to a division of a hospital where the storage of blood
product occurs and where proper testing is performed (to reduce the risk of transfusion related
adverse events).
However, it sometimes refers to a collection center, and some hospitals also perform collection.
Blood banking includes tasks related to
1. Blood Collection
2. Processing
3. Testing
4. Separation
5. Storage.
3. What is blood ?
Red color liquid that is throughout our whole body.
Blood is essential to life. Blood circulates through our
body and delivers essential substances like oxygen
and nutrients to the body’s cells.
It also transports metabolic waste products away
from those same cells.
There is no substitute for blood. It cannot be made or
manufactured.
Generous blood donors are the only source of blood
for patients in need of a blood transfusion.
4. BLOOD COMPONENTS
There are four basic components that comprise human blood:
1. Plasma
2. Red Blood Cells
3. White Blood Cells
4. Platelets.
5.
6. 1. Red blood cells
These cells carry oxygen to the tissues in the body and are commonly used in the treatment of
anemia.
Red blood cells represent 40%-45% of your blood volume.
They are generated from your bone marrow at a rate of four to five billion per hour.
They have a lifecycle of about 120 days in the body.
2. Plasma
Plasma is the liquid portion of your blood.
Plasma is yellowish in color and is made up mostly of water, but it also contains proteins, sugars,
hormones and salts.
It transports water and nutrients to your body’s tissues.
7. 3. Platelets
Platelets are an amazing part of your blood.
Platelets are the smallest of our blood cells and literally look like small plates in their non-active
form.
Platelets control bleeding.
Wherever a wound occurs, the blood vessel will send out a signal.
Platelets receive that signal and travel to the area and transform into their “active” formation,
growing long tentacles to make contact with the vessel and form clusters to plug the wound until it
heals.
They help the blood to clot and are used in the treatment of leukemia and other forms of cancer.
8. 4. White blood cells
These cells help to fight infection, and aid in the immune process.
Although white blood cells (leukocytes) only account for about 1% of your blood, they are very
important.
White blood cells are essential for good health and protection against illness and disease.
Like red blood cells, they are constantly being generated from your bone marrow.
They flow through the bloodstream and attack foreign bodies, like viruses and bacteria.
They can even leave the bloodstream to extend the fight into tissue.
9. TYPES OF BLOOD GROUP
O Rh-positive O Rh – Negative
A Rh-positive A Rh-negative
B Rh-positive B Rh-negative
AB Rh-positive AB Rh-negative
10. Karl Landsteiner, an Austrian scientist discovered the ABO blood group system in the year 1900.
In his experiments, he mixed different blood types and noted that the plasma from certain blood type
produced agglutinates or formed clusters which were caused by the absence of molecules on red blood
cells and resulting in antibodies to defeat that molecule.
He then made a note of the agglutination and divided the blood types into 4 different groups.
For the discovery of ABO blood group, he was awarded the Nobel Prize.
The blood grouping system is pivotal in blood transfusion.
Our immune system recognizes another blood type as foreign and attacks it if introduced in the body
causing a transfusion reaction.
Any inappropriate match with the Rh and ABO blood types, causes the most serious and life-
threatening transfusion reactions.
Therefore, before blood transfusion, it is suggested to have a blood group checked.
12. 1. ABO blood Group system
The basis of ABO grouping is of two antigens- Antigen A and Antigen B.
The ABO grouping system is classified into four types based on the presence or absence of antigens on the
red blood cells surface and plasma antibodies.
1. Group A – contains antigen A and antibody B.
2. Group B –contains antigen B and antibody A.
3. Group AB –contains both A and B antigen and no antibodies (neither A nor B).
4. Group O – contains neither A nor B antigen and both antibodies A and B.
The ABO group system is important during blood donation or blood transfusion as mismatching of blood
group can lead to clumping of red blood cells with various disorders.
It is important for the blood cells to match while transfusing i.e. donor-recipient compatibility is necessary.
For example, a person of blood group A can receive blood either from group A or O as there are no
antibodies for A and O in blood group A.
13.
14. 2. Rh Blood Group System
In addition to the ABO blood grouping system, the other prominent one is the Rh blood group
system. About two-thirds of the population contains the third antigen on the surface of their
red blood cells known as Rh factor or Rh antigen;
This decides whether the blood group is positive or negative.
If the Rh factor is present, an individual is rhesus positive (Rh+ve); if an Rh factor is absent
individual is rhesus negative (Rh-ve) as they produce Rh antibodies.
Therefore, compatibility between donor and individual is crucial in this case as well.
15.
16. FUNCTIONS OF BLOOD BANKING
Blood donor selection
Donor pre counselling
Donor Blood collection
Donor post counselling
Blood tests
Blood storage
Blood transfusion
18. BLOOD DONOR SELECTION
The purpose of donor selection is to assess the suitability of an individual to be a blood donor so
that blood donation is safe for the donor and the blood products derived from this donation are safe
for the recipients. The donor selection process should be carried out in accordance with written
standard operating procedures.
1. WELL BEING
The Donor shall be in good health, mentally alert and physically fit and shall not be inmates of jail or
any other confinement
19. 2. AGE
• Minimum age 18 years
• Maximum age 65 years
• First time donor shall not be above 60 years of age
• For Repeat donor upper limit is 65 years
• For aphaeresis donors 18-60 years
3. WEIGHT
• 350 ml – 45 kg
• 350 ml – 45 kg
• Apheresis – 50 kg
4. DONATION INTERVAL
• For whole blood donation, once in three months (90 days) for males and four months (120 days) for
females
20. 5. BLOOD PRESSURE
100-140mm Hg systolic 60-90mm Hg diastolic with or without medications
6. PULSE
60-100 beats per minute
7. TEMPERATURE
Afebrile; 37°C/98.4°F
8. HAEMOGLOBIN
It should be above 12.5g/Dl
9. MEAL
The donor shall not be fasting before the blood donation or observing fast during the period of blood
donation and last meal should have been taken at least 4 hours prior to donation
10. ALCOHOL
Donor shall not have consumed alcohol and show signs of intoxication before the blood donation. The donor
shall not be a person having regular heavy alcohol intake
21. 11. PREGNANCY AND RECENT DELIVERY
Defer for 12 months after delivery
12. ABORTION
Defer for 6 months after abortion
13. BREAST FEEDING
Defer for total period of lactation
14. MENSTURATION
Defer for the period of menstruation
15. NON SPECIFIC ILLNESS
16. SURGERY
17. RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS
18. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
25. DONOR BLOOD COLLECTION - PROCESS
Blood donation is carried out under the supervision of trained, skilled technicians.
The entire procedure, from start to finish, does not take more than 45 minutes.
The blood is usually drawn from the median cubital vein, from the inside of the elbow.
An antiseptic such as iodine is ued to clean the skin above this vein.
This helps to prevent bacterial infection at the site of puncture and also helps to prevent the blood
drawn from being infected.
A tourniquet may be used to elevate the blood pressure in the veins of the arm.
This helps to ease and speed up the process.
Sometimes the donor is given an object to squeeze repeatedly in order to increase blood flow to the
targeted vein.
Invariably a needle with a larger guage is used inorder to minimise the shearing forces that can cause
damage to the RBCs.
28. Tell about donor blood details (test results )
Explain about healthy lifestyle.
Explain about to take nutrition.
Encourage HIV test.
Encourage AIDS test
30. BLOOD TESTS
All donations must be tested for the following infectious diseases and found to be:Negative for antibodies to
• human immunodeficiency virus (anti-HIV-1/2),
• hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV),
• human T-lymphotropic virus (anti-HTLV-I/II),
• and hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc), and
• Trypanosoma cruzi either on the current donation or at least one previous donation.
• Nonreactive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg).Nonreactive when tested using licensed nucleic acid
tests (NAT) for:
• hepatitis B virus (HBV) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA),
• HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA),
• HIV-1 (RNA),
• West Nile virus (WNV) RNA, and
• Zika virus (RNA),
32. BLOOD STORAGE
Donated blood was stored in 5 different ways
1. Whole blood
2. Packed RBC
3. Fresh frozen plasma
4. Platelet rich plasma
5. Cryoprecipitate
33. WHOLE BLOOD
Blood is collecged into CPDA-1 anticoagulant containing bags.
350 ml blood collected
73 ml of anticoagulant in collection bag.
Anticoagulant CPD – Citrate Phosphate Dextrose
Stored at 26*C
Shelf life -21 Days.
PACKED RBC
Red cells with 1/3 of the original plasma.
45g of hemoglobin per unit.
250 ml blood stored.
It contains mostly rbc,wbc and less amount of plasma.
Stored at 2 to 6* c.
Shelf life -21 to 35 days.
34. FRESH FROZEN PLASMA
Plasma removed from rbc within 6 to 8 hours of collection is rapidly frozen to below 30*C.
Before transfusion is necessary to thaw at 37*C.
Dose – 10 to 12 ml be weight.
Stored at < -30* C
Shelf life – 12 months.
PLATELET RICH PLASMA
GENTLE centrifugation of whole blood
Supernatant transferred to the 2nd bag
Volume – 300 ml
Stored at 20 to 40 *C
Shelf life – 5 dyas
37. A blood transfusion provides blood or blood components if you’ve lost blood due to an injury, during
surgery or have certain medical conditions that affect blood or its components.
The blood typically comes from donors. Blood banks and healthcare providers ensure transfusions are
a safe, low risk treatment.
A blood transfusion is a common procedure in which donated blood or blood components are given to
you through an intravenous line (IV).
A blood transfusion is given to replace blood and blood components that may be too low.
A blood transfusion can save your life.
You may need a blood transfusion if you've lost blood from an injury or during surgery, or if you have
certain medical conditions including:
• Anemia
• Certain cancers
• Hemophilia
• Sickle cell disease
38.
39. How does a blood transfusion work?
The donated blood or blood components are stored in special medical bags until they are needed.
Your healthcare provider connects the needed bag of blood to an intravenous line made of tubing.
A needle at the end of the tubing is inserted into one of your veins and the blood or blood components
begins to be delivered into your circulatory system.
What can I expect during the transfusion?
Before your transfusion, your nurse will:
• Check your blood pressure, pulse and temperature.
• Make sure the donor blood type is a match for your blood type.
• Make sure that the supplied blood is the product ordered by your doctor and is labeled with your name.
During your transfusion, your nurse will:
• Recheck your blood pressure and pulse after 15 minutes.
• Recheck your blood pressure and pulse at the end of the transfusion.
40. How long does a blood transfusion take?
How long a blood transfusion takes depends on many factors, including how much blood and/or blood
component you need.
Most transfusions take between one and three hours.
Talk to your healthcare provider for more specifics about your needs.
What kind of reactions can happen from a blood transfusion?
People can react in various ways to blood transfusions. Reactions people experience may include:
• Breathing troubles.
• Fevers, chills or rashes.
• Hemolytic transfusion reaction (your immune system tries to destroy transfused red blood cells).
41. What are the benefits of a blood transfusion?
Blood is important. If you don’t have enough blood or one of the components of blood, you could face a
life-threatening situation.
Blood and the components of blood benefit the body in these ways:
1. Red blood cells carry oxygen through your body to your heart and brain. Adequate oxygen is very
important to maintain life.
2. Platelets help to prevent or control bleeding due to low platelet count.
3. Plasma and cryoprecipitate also help to prevent or control bleeding.