10 Questions
What was the significance of Karl Landsteiner's discovery of the ABO blood groups?
It introduced the immunological era of blood transfusion
What did the presence of certain factors on red cells, known as antigens, reveal about blood transfusions?
The incompatibility of many transfusions was caused by the presence of antigens
What were the two main postulates drawn from the scientific approach to blood transfusions?
Each species has certain unique factors on the red cell and some common and uncommon factors to each other
How did Karl Landsteiner's discovery impact the field of blood transfusion therapy?
It initiated the era of scientific-based transfusion therapy
Who successfully performed the first animal-to-animal blood transfusion?
Richard Lower
In which year did William Harvey describe the circulation of blood?
1616
Who transfused blood from the carotid artery of a lamb into the vein of a young man?
Jean Bapiste Denys
Who successfully transfused human blood to women suffering from hemorrhage at childbirth?
James Blundell
What was the result of the third transfusion of lamb’s blood into the young man?
The man suffered a reaction and died
Why were transfusions prohibited from 1667 to 1818?
Due to the inability to successfully transfuse animal blood into humans
Test your knowledge of the history of blood transfusion and the development of modern transfusion therapy. Learn about the significant contributions of key figures in the field of immunohematology.
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