A blood transfusion is a safe, common procedure in which you receive blood through intravenous (IV) line inserted into one of your blood vessels. Blood transfusions are used to replace blood lost during surgery or a serious injury.A transfusion also might be done if your body can't make blood properly because of an illness. Through the blood vessel, you receive healthy blood.
The heart pumps blood through a network of arteries and veins in the body. Blood has many vital jobs. For example, it carries oxygen and other nutrients to your body's organs and tissues. Blood is made up of various parts, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets (PLATE-lets), and plasma. Blood is transfered either as whole blood (with all its parts) or, more often, as individual parts.
The heart pumps blood through a network of arteries and veins in the body. Blood has many vital jobs. For example, it carries oxygen and other nutrients to your body's organs and tissues. Blood is made up of various parts, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets (PLATE-lets), and plasma. Blood is transfered either as whole blood (with all its parts) or, more often, as individual parts.