Blood Transfusion

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 Should I bank blood before surgery?

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Author: Douglas Dana
Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS		Last Updated: February 26, 2008
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Joseph O'Donnell, MD - Hematology/Oncology
Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine

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Topic Contents
 Overview
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 Frequently Asked Questions
 Uses of Blood Transfusion
 Blood Donation
 Blood Types
 Risks of Blood Transfusion
 Receiving a Blood Transfusion
 Artificial Blood
 Other Places To Get Help
 References
 Credits