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In which of the following situations would it be considered safe to transfuse O-negative blood without knowing the recipient's blood type?
In which of the following situations would it be considered safe to transfuse O-negative blood without knowing the recipient's blood type?
- For a routine blood transfusion
- During an obstetric hemorrhage (correct)
- Before establishing the blood type of a trauma patient
- After an elective surgery
When is it generally safe to transfuse O-negative blood to a patient?
When is it generally safe to transfuse O-negative blood to a patient?
- In a non-life-threatening medical procedure
- During a ruptured aortic aneurysm emergency (correct)
- During a scheduled surgery
- When the patient's blood type is known
Under which emergency condition would O-negative blood transfusion be contraindicated?
Under which emergency condition would O-negative blood transfusion be contraindicated?
- Ruptured aortic aneurysm with established blood type
- Scheduled elective surgery (correct)
- Obstetric hemorrhage without time constraints
- Trauma with unknown blood type
What is the primary consideration when deciding to transfuse O-negative blood in emergencies?
What is the primary consideration when deciding to transfuse O-negative blood in emergencies?
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In what scenario can O-negative blood transfusion be avoided to ensure compatibility?
In what scenario can O-negative blood transfusion be avoided to ensure compatibility?
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