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What can occur if a transfusion is performed with incompatible blood types?
How can the risk of a transfusion reaction be minimized?
What does cross-matching involve during the transfusion process?
Which blood groups must be compatible to avoid transfusion complications?
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What happens to transfused red blood cells (RBCs) if antibodies from the recipient attack them?
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Study Notes
Blood Transfusion Compatibility
- Blood transfusions can cause severe reactions, including hemolysis, renal failure, shock, and death if the donor and recipient blood types are incompatible.
- Antibodies in the recipient's blood can attack red blood cells (RBCs) from the donor, causing hemolysis.
- The risk of transfusion reactions can be reduced by matching blood types and performing cross-matching.
- Cross-matching involves mixing the recipient's blood with the donor's blood to check for agglutination (clumping). Agglutination indicates that the donor's blood is not compatible with the recipient's blood.
- Both ABO and Rh blood groups must be compatible between the donor and recipient.
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This quiz explores the critical aspects of blood transfusion compatibility, including the importance of matching donor and recipient blood types to prevent severe reactions. It covers the processes involved, such as cross-matching, and highlights the roles of ABO and Rh blood groups. Test your knowledge on how to reduce the risks associated with transfusions.
