Blood types
Blood types
My team and I decided to do our poster project on blood types. With this topic, I will be explaining the benefits and risks of having a blood transfusion. In a situation where a person has lost lot’s of their blood because of an accident, has really low hemoglobin. This person would not be in a good situation because hemoglobin is the structure in the blood which carries oxygen in the arteries which will eventually go to your organs. With a blood transfusion, the person will receive red blood cells which would increase the hemoglobin level and allow for more oxygen to provide strength to every organ of the human body. When blood is lost, the level of platelets in the body will decrease and blood will leave the body at a high rate. This process, however, will increase level of platelets which will create blood clots and will stop the blood from leaving the body, in case of a cut. It will also allow for more flow of blood because of the increase in plasma. The loss of blood could result in low pressure breathing because of the loss of oxygen. The heart may not be able to circulate blood as efficiently. Transfusion will keep the heart pumping. Furthermore, blood transfusion can help citizens with blood disorders such as the sickle-cell disease (SCD). For instance, The Stroke Prevention in Sickle Cell Anemia has shown that the simple exchange in red blood transfusions given every three to four weeks reduces stroke recurrences in SCD children by approximately ninety percent. In all, know your blood type could lead to blood transfusion and this could really save a life. There are also some risks that may factor in when doing blood transfusions. While transferring blood cells to help the situation, it can also transfer diseases such as HIVs, Hepatitis C and B, and also West Nile Viruses. This could seriously affect the health of person and may lead to death. Doctors could make mistakes and not analyze the blood properly and these diseases could transfer.
My team and I decided to do our poster project on blood types. With this topic, I will be explaining the benefits and risks of having a blood transfusion. In a situation where a person has lost lot’s of their blood because of an accident, has really low hemoglobin. This person would not be in a good situation because hemoglobin is the structure in the blood which carries oxygen in the arteries which will eventually go to your organs. With a blood transfusion, the person will receive red blood cells which would increase the hemoglobin level and allow for more oxygen to provide strength to every organ of the human body. When blood is lost, the level of platelets in the body will decrease and blood will leave the body at a high rate. This process, however, will increase level of platelets which will create blood clots and will stop the blood from leaving the body, in case of a cut. It will also allow for more flow of blood because of the increase in plasma. The loss of blood could result in low pressure breathing because of the loss of oxygen. The heart may not be able to circulate blood as efficiently. Transfusion will keep the heart pumping. Furthermore, blood transfusion can help citizens with blood disorders such as the sickle-cell disease (SCD). For instance, The Stroke Prevention in Sickle Cell Anemia has shown that the simple exchange in red blood transfusions given every three to four weeks reduces stroke recurrences in SCD children by approximately ninety percent. In all, know your blood type could lead to blood transfusion and this could really save a life. There are also some risks that may factor in when doing blood transfusions. While transferring blood cells to help the situation, it can also transfer diseases such as HIVs, Hepatitis C and B, and also West Nile Viruses. This could seriously affect the health of person and may lead to death. Doctors could make mistakes and not analyze the blood properly and these diseases could transfer.