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2. Cryoprecipitate - Wikipedia

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   Cryoprecipitate, also called cryo for short, or Cryoprecipitate Antihemophilic factor (AHF), is a frozen blood product prepared from blood plasma. [1] To create cryoprecipitate, Plasma is slowly thawed to 1–6 °C. A cold-insoluble precipitate is formed, which is collected by centrifugation, resuspended in a small amount of residual plasma ...

3. Intravenous sugar solution - Wikipedia

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   Intravenous sugar solution, also known as dextrose solution, is a mixture of dextrose (glucose) and water. [1] It is used to treat low blood sugar or water loss without electrolyte loss. [2] Water loss without electrolyte loss may occur in fever, hyperthyroidism, high blood calcium, or diabetes insipidus. [2]

4. Packed red blood cells - Wikipedia

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   Red blood cell concentrates, also known as red cell concentrates or packed red blood cells, are red blood cells that have been separated for blood transfusion. [1] A red blood cell concentrate typically has a haematocrit of 0.50 – 0.70 L/L and a volume between 250 and 320 mL.

5. Blood transfusion - Wikipedia

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   [107] [108] Robertson did not test crossmatching so that one died of hemolysis in his 1916 transfusion, and three in 1917. [ 109 ] Oswald Hope Robertson , a medical researcher and U.S. Army officer, was attached to the RAMC in 1917, where he became instrumental in establishing the first blood banks in preparation for the anticipated Third ...

6. Whole blood - Wikipedia

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   It is used in the treatment of massive bleeding, in exchange transfusion, and when people donate blood to themselves (autologous transfusion). [1] [2] One unit of whole blood (approximately 450 mL) increases hemoglobin levels by about 10 g/L. [3] [4] Cross matching is typically done before the blood is given. [2] [5] It is given by injection ...

7. Blood compatibility testing - Wikipedia

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   Blood compatibility testing is routinely performed before a blood transfusion.The full compatibility testing process involves ABO and RhD (Rh factor) typing; screening for antibodies against other blood group systems; and crossmatching, which involves testing the recipient's blood plasma against the donor's red blood cells as a final check for incompatibility.