Question 1

can blood transfusion causer lower creatinine level?

Accepted Answer

Not much: As kidneys get sick or recover, creatinine can fluctuate up to 1.0 per day. A massive transfusion as during rough surgery or hemorrhage might result in one's labs returning to the healthy values of the donors. A clinical correlation is required.

Question 2

86 y/o female hemoglobin ia 61, creatinine is 3.6, is blood transfusion needed right away?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: The information you give is too sketchy to give an answer. The person you describe is sick, but may not need a transfusion.

Question 3

is blood transfusion really needed  right away for a 86 years old patient with creatinine level of 3.6 and  hemoglobin of 61?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: Difficult question to answer. Depends upon a lot of factors that aren't laid out here. The patient sounds to be seriously in trouble although there are lots of ways to get to those numbers and not all of them require immediate transfusion.

Question 4

why can't a person who has had a blood transfusion give blood for a year?

Accepted Answer

Disease prevention: Some times, though rarely, infections may be transmitted through transfusion.  Blood banks defer people who may have been exposed to infections for a year before being eligible to donate.  The deferal includes getting tatoo.

Question 5

why shouldn't an rh- woman who hasn't had children get an rh+ blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Sensitized: She'll make antibodies against D (the main Rh antigen) and these will cross the placenta and damage Junior if he/she is Rh positive. Generally, we don't give Rh-pos blood to Rh-neg people because they tend to destroy the transfused cells anyway, and who needs that?

Question 6

my baby might need a blood transfusion but im a jehovahs witness. i dont know what to do.?

Accepted Answer

Call the JW: In our hospital we have a good relationship with jehovah's witnesses.  They have specially trained people that will advise you about blood transfusion and the ways that you can sometimes get around having to have a blood transfusion.  These specialists will work with your doctor or hospital so that you and they are informed.  I would rely on your specialists in your faith.

Question 7

what are risks now from blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Depends on lifestyle: The risk of aquiring an infection depends on the donor's health condition, and what behaviors he/she engaged in.  This is why people are screened before they donate blood.  They are checked for temperature, amount of iron, asked questions about general health, and have blood pressure taken.  The blood is even screened after donation for things like hiv.  Anyone with higher risk cannot donate.

Question 8

my hb is 8.6. do i need a blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

You need a WORKUP: If you can go about your daily business, you don't need to be transfused, but I am VERY concerned that you have an unexplained anemia. Even at your age, it's a bleeding stomach ulcer or GI cancer until proved otherwise. Your physician needs to take a good history, including pregnancies / monthly loss. If you're a vegetarian and not supplementing, you'll need to start. Look for treatable disease.

Question 9

could one die from recieving a blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Transfusion Reaction: A severe  transfusion reaction (such as hemolytic transfusion reaction) could potential cause death (especially if not caught early and treated appropriately).

Question 10

could you tell me what are requirements for blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Be a healthy adult.: You will be asked questions to be sure you are healthy, have not engaged in behaviors associated with viral illnesses like hepatitis or hiv, are not taking problematic medications and have not traveled to areas where malaria & other blood borne diseases are common.  You have to have normal blood pressure and pass a blood test to be sure you are not anemic.

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86 y/o female hemoglobin ia 61, creatinine is 3.6, is blood transfusion needed right away?

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Is blood transfusion really needed right away for a 86 years old patient with creatinine level of 3.6 and hemoglobin of 61?

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Why can't a person who has had a blood transfusion give blood for a year?

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Why shouldn't an rh- woman who hasn't had children get an rh+ blood transfusion?

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My baby might need a blood transfusion but im a jehovahs witness. i dont know what to do.?

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What are risks now from blood transfusion?

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My hb is 8.6. do i need a blood transfusion?

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Could one die from recieving a blood transfusion?

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