Given that it is the donated RBCs and not the patient’s normal RBCs thatare hemolyzed, how can a hemolytic transfusion reaction still be fatal?

Q: What is the other name of neutrophils?

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Q: The patient you are caring for needs a blood transfusion. It is determined that she has Type AB…

A: Blood type is a way of evaluating the absence or Presence of antigen on external surface red blood…

Q: What is the size of RBCs?

A: The blood is the fluid connective tissue that plays an important role in transporting oxygen,…

Q: What specific adverse effect is a sickle cell patient at risk for due to blood transfusions, in…

A: In addition to some common adverse effects of blood transfusion like febrile reaction , sickle cell…

Q: What causes red blood cells to lyse in an incompatible transfusion?

A: Antibody antigen reaction causes red blood cells to lyse in an incompatible transfusion.

Q: What can contribute to the elevated white blood cell count found in this patient?  The patient's…

A: White blood cells or leukocytes -  are a crucial component of the immune system, responsible for…

Q: determinants are used to distinguish between types of leukocytes?

A: Leukocytes Leukocytes are also known as "white blood cells" or WBCs. These are important components…

Q: For which of the following transfusion candidates would CMV-negative blood be most likely indicated?…

A: The objective of the question is to identify the group of patients who would most likely require a…

Q: Which blood type (including +/-) would be considered a universal donor for blood transfusions? Why?

A: Please follow step 2 for detailed explanation.

Q: Which leukocyte type would likely be elevated in a patient who has influenza? Explain?

A: Which leukocyte type would likely be elevated in a patient who has influenza? Explain?The elevation…

Q: Why are there so many more erythrocytes than leukocytes in both healthy and sick individuals?

A: Normal erythrocyte count - 4.7 to 6.1 million cells per micro liter (cells/ml) in man and in women –…

Q: What ABO antibodies are present in the plasma of this type of blood?

A: Blood is the fluid connective tissue of our body. It is the fluid that circulates in our body and…

Q: Explain Formation of a Platelet Plug?

A: Platelets create the “platelet plug” that forms almost directly after a blood vessel has been…

Q: If the life span of an erythrocyte is 120 days, how many times a year would a sickle cell patient…

A: Normal red blood cells can live up to 120 days. But, sickle cells only live for about 10 to 20 days.…

Q: What happens to a neutrophil after all of its granules are used up

A: Answer: Neutrophils : Neutrophils are the most abundant granulated type of white blood cells present…

Q: Where are RBCs formed from in an adult human?

A: In the human body, there is a liquid connective tissue, which is associated with the transportation…

Q: Explain the rules of transfusion. Illustrate what will happen if typeA blood is accidentally…

A: Blood type refers to the classification of blood based on the presence and absence of certain…

Q: Describe the structure and function of the 5 classes of leukocytes.

A: Blood is main body body in the circulatory system which basically consists of :- A ) RBC  B ) WBC  C…

Q: While analyzing a blood smear under a microscope, you are able to identify a large multilobed…

A: One kind of blood test is a blood smear. The red, white, and platelet blood cells and their quantity…

Hematology

Hematology is the branch of biology. Hematology is the medical field that deals with the treatment of blood disorders and cancers, such as hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia. Hematologists and hematopathologists are medical professionals who specialize in illnesses of the blood and its components.