Blood types

This question is alarmist. Blood transfusions are not a treatment given carelessly or needlessly, like antibiotics. In most cases, the refusal of a blood transfusion means death. Most people, Jehovah’s Witnesses and a few others excluded, will accept the risk of disease over the certainty of death. Tests of synthetic and thereby guaranteed disease-free blood have run into snags both medical and ethical. Right now, transfusions of real blood are the BEST WE CAN DO (my caps.)Of course, blood...Read Full Story

by Regina Holliday Can doctors give a Jehovah’s Witness an emergency blood transfusion? They should have some kind of documentation, but if it is not there, the spouse is responsible for making decisions for their partner so NO a doctor would not be able to administer a blood transfusion without the spouses’ consent.Technically, the next of kin would be the person medical proxy. (responsible for all medical decisions) If the spouse refuses, the doctor would not be legally able to give the...Read Full Story

by dbking Were you aware: Jehovah’s Witnesses and a shaky history on blood transfusions? Thanks Ratchet for the tip.Wow you are really following our story. I felt privileged. I hope you are giving the same amount of time in helping people know what the bible teaches not just what JWs teach. Why? Population of JWs is not even 10% of world population. More people needs your help. Not us Thanks greatprincemichael for the tip.I gave Jehovah’s Witnesses a contrarian Bible tract from the website...Read Full Story

by Paul-W What is the cost of the average blood transfusion? The cost will vary due to location, whether or not the transfusion is inpatient or outpatient, etc. I have an infant son with a blood disorder who has had 6 blood transfusions this year. The first blood transfusion bill included a stay in ICU for one night, an emergency room visit, and another night in a regular room and cost a little over $ 8,000. In contrast, one of the outpatient blood transfusions at the same hospital cost...Read Full Story

by Paul-W Blood Transfusion??? for the most part transfusions are safe. They test the hell out of blood these days. But it is tested by humans who can make mistakes. If the blood is to save a life I would say do it. There are alternatives- artificial blood is now being given to patients who refuse transfusions. It is very expensive and has to be ordered in advance.Safer that hemorrhaging out. They do their best to screen all the blood, I would be more concerned about catching something from...Read Full Story

Is the blood transfusion real dangerous for people who want to use it??Why???? and How? yes, it is dangerous for people because it is mistake cause Aids. avoid it now to save your life………………….. i like your quiz, listen it carefully.The procedure itself is not bad for you, just time consuming. What you have to be careful about is the source of the blood you are getting. Hospitals are supposed to test donated blood for anything harmful in the blood. Most do. Some don’t. I had a friend who...Read Full Story

what is the blood transfusion success rate? It all depends on what you are having the transfusion for, also how much damage the body has under gone and if the body accepts the transfusion. I am not sure there is an absolute answer to your question.That’s because there is NO success rating or scale. What you may find is the ‘outcome’ of blood transfusions. Although, you may be surprised to find research into blood transfusions is costly, risky, and many times ineffective against volume...Read Full Story

by kenjonbro As a baby I had a blood transfusion are there any problems that would lie dormant until now when I’m an adult? at 27 you have nothing to worry about from those transfusions. Screening all blood donations began 35 years ago, and since then, the odds of contracting any problems from a transfusion has dropped to less than 1% of the population that recieved them. Sorry you are not feeling well, and you are likely right, it is stress that is leading to this illness. you may want to...Read Full Story

by Christiana Care when someone gets a blood transfusion do they stop eating or get stomach pains? It is most likely a side effect of the medication she is taking to treat whatever ailment required the blood transfusion in the first place.Blood transfusion will not make you anorexic nor cause stomach pains. Probably it is the disease for which she was transfused.Its just a side effect, she will feel alright in a day or twoit is NORMAL!! give her some time,it may be part of the illness!! she...Read Full Story

by dbking Blood transfusions for dogs …? Thanks ScottieDog for the tip.One transfusion shouldn’t hurt. I had a Scottie that needed emergency surgery to remove her spleen. She needed a transfusion at that time. I was told that if she ever needed another transfusion she would need a blood test similar to human blood typing. One transfusion can be given without the type-testing. Make sure you tell any vets that your dog has had a transfusion. I hope the blood disorder is something that can be...Read Full Story