Blood product
Blood product refers to any therapeutic substance that is derived from human blood. This includes whole blood, plasma, platelets, and other components that can be separated from blood. Blood products are used in a variety of medical treatments, such as transfusion therapy for patients with anemia or bleeding disorders, and immunoglobulin therapy for patients with immune deficiencies.
History[edit | edit source]
The use of blood products in medicine dates back to the 19th century, when physicians first began experimenting with blood transfusions. However, it was not until the 20th century that the separation of blood into its individual components became possible, leading to the development of modern blood products.
Types of Blood Products[edit | edit source]
Whole Blood[edit | edit source]
Whole blood is the most basic type of blood product. It is rarely used in modern medicine, as it is generally more beneficial to administer specific components of the blood based on the patient's needs.
Red Blood Cells[edit | edit source]
Red blood cells (RBCs) are the most commonly transfused blood product. They are used to treat anemia and to replace blood loss during surgery or following trauma.
Platelets[edit | edit source]
Platelets are used to treat bleeding disorders, such as thrombocytopenia, and to prevent bleeding in patients undergoing chemotherapy or bone marrow transplantation.
Plasma[edit | edit source]
Plasma is the liquid component of blood, and it contains many important proteins, including clotting factors and immunoglobulins. Plasma can be transfused to replace clotting factors in patients with bleeding disorders, or to provide immunoglobulin therapy for patients with immune deficiencies.
Safety and Regulation[edit | edit source]
The safety of blood products is of paramount importance, and they are subject to strict regulation by health authorities such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States. Donated blood is screened for a variety of infectious diseases, including HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, and syphilis. In addition, blood products are tested for compatibility with the recipient's blood type to prevent transfusion reactions.
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