Transfuzí

Transfuzí is the Slovak word for blood transfusion. A blood transfusion is a medical procedure that involves the transfer of blood or blood components from one person to another. This life-saving treatment is used to replace blood lost due to surgery, injury, or disease, or to treat conditions where the body doesn't produce enough healthy blood cells.

The process typically involves collecting blood from a donor, processing it into specific components like red blood cells, plasma, platelets, or cryoprecipitate, and then administering these components to a recipient through an intravenous line. Blood typing and crossmatching are crucial steps to ensure compatibility between donor and recipient blood, preventing dangerous immune reactions.

Indications for blood transfusions are varied and include severe anemia, significant blood loss from trauma or surgery, certain bleeding disorders, and deficiencies in specific blood components. While generally safe, transfusions carry potential risks such as allergic reactions, fever, and the transmission of infectious diseases, although rigorous screening processes have significantly reduced these risks. Medical professionals carefully weigh the benefits against the risks before deciding to perform a transfusion.