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. In addition to whole blood, a transfusion can provide certain blood components, or parts. These components include:

• Cryoprecipitate: Helps your blood clot.
• Plasma: Carries nutrients your body needs.
• Platelets: Help your blood clot.
• Red blood cells: Carry oxygen throughout your body.

Typically, the blood comes from an anonymous person who has donated it for use as hospitals see fit. A blood bank holds the blood until needed for a transfusion. In some cases, though, people donate blood to directly benefit a friend or loved one. You may also have the chance to bank your own blood for a scheduled surgery. 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 begin to be delivered into your circulatory system. The healthcare industry work hard to ensure the safety of blood used in transfusions. Blood banks ask potential donors questions about their health, behavior and travel history. Only the people who pass the blood donor requirements can donate blood. Donated blood is tested according to national guidelines. If there is any question that the blood is not safe, it is thrown away.

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Journal of Blood Disorders and Transfusion