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Blood donation: The complete guide

WebOnce enough blood has been extracted, we will sanitize your arm and place a bandage over the area where the needle was inserted. We will collect about 450 ml of …

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B-negative (B-) Blood Type Blood.ca

WebIn addition to the ABO blood group, a person’s blood type is categorized as positive (+) or negative (-). This refers to the presence or absence of the Rh factor on a person’s red …

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What is O-negative blood and why is it so important

WebO-negative blood is necessary for emergencies. In short, O-negative blood is critical because of what it doesn’t have: the A, B and D antigens, which can all trigger an …

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Dr. Alvin Zipursky devoted his career to eradicating Rh …

WebIn August this year Dr. Alvin Zipursky, a Canadian physician and researcher, died at the age of 90. He was renowned for improving children’s health in Canada and …

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Clinical guide to transfusion Professional Education

WebOriginally published by the Canadian Red Cross Society, the Clinical Guide to Transfusion was originally a print publication with Anita Ali as editor. The 2006 edition, …

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About us at Canadian Blood Services

WebEstablished in 1998, Canadian Blood Services is an independent, not-for-profit charitable organization primarily funded by the governments of all provinces and territories except …

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Transfusion medicine Professional Education

WebCanadian Blood Services supports best practices in transfusion medicine through the development of educational resources. Written by subject-matter experts from across …

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AB-negative (AB-) blood type

WebConversely, if the Rh factor is not found on the red cell surface, the person is considered negative (-). There are eight common blood types based on a person’s ABO group and …

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Dr. Heyu Ni inducted into the Canadian Academy of …

WebThe Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) was established in 2004 and brings together Canada’s top-ranked health and biomedical scientists and …

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A Guide to Reporting Adverse Transfusion Reactions

WebAuthor: Matthew Yan, MD, FRCPC Publication date: January 2020 Primary target audience: health-care professionals working in hospitals in Canada, excluding Quebec The …

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Wellness Wednesday: The golden 20 20 20 rule

WebThe 20-20-20 rule is a tactic widely used to avoid digital eye strain symptoms. The concept is simple: Every 20 minutes, look up from your screen and focus on an item …

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Simple Transfusion vs. Exchange Transfusion and Future Therapies …

WebProgram Description. Sickle cell disease is affected approximately 100,000 people in the United States. It is a major public health concern and the patients have a …

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Donating blood with Canadian Blood Services

WebBooking in advance helps our clinic run smoothly and also helps us ensure your first donation experience is a good one. Learn more about our process . Still have questions? …

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Canadian Blood Services to remove eligibility criteria specific to …

WebApril 28, 2022 (OTTAWA) — Canadian Blood Services is pleased to share that Health Canada has approved our request to remove eligibility criteria specific to men who have …

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Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)

WebIntroduction. Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is a rare but serious syndrome characterized by sudden acute respiratory distress following transfusion. It is defined as …

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Circular of Information

WebThe Circular of Information is available to facilities where health care professionals are involved in the preparation and transfusion of human blood and blood components. The …

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