BLOOD TRANSFUSION

Question 1

A complex TRANSPORT mechanism (TRRPPS)

Answer 1

o Transports hormonès
o Removes waste products
o Regulates body temperature o Protects the body
o Promotes hemostasis
o Supplies oxygen

Question 2

Blood Transfusion may be necessary for any of the following reasons:

Answer 2

o Hemorrhage (blood loss) caused by trauma or high blood loss surgery
o Red cell destruction
o Decreased red cell production