About Transfusion Medicine
Key Highlights
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Lifesaving intervention for severe blood loss, anemia, and clotting disorders.Uses rigorously tested and matched blood components to maximize safety.Managed by specialists ensuring precise product selection and monitoring.Supports critical treatments like chemotherapy, organ transplants, and major surgeries.Includes advanced procedures like therapeutic apheresis for specific conditions.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe anemia (e.g., from cancer, kidney disease, or nutritional deficiencies).
- Acute blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or childbirth.
- Bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia, thrombocytopenia) requiring platelets or clotting factors.
- Support during chemotherapy or bone marrow transplantation.
- Treatment for conditions like sickle cell disease or thalassemia.
- Therapeutic plasma exchange for autoimmune disorders or toxic substance removal.
How to prepare
- Detailed patient history and physical exam to assess need and risk.
- Blood typing (ABO and Rh) and antibody screening (crossmatch).
- Informed consent discussion explaining benefits, risks, and alternatives.
- Establishment of secure intravenous (IV) access.
- Pre-medication (e.g., antihistamines) may be given if there is a history of allergic reactions.
- Verification of patient identity and blood product details at bedside.
Risks & possible complications
- Febrile or allergic reactions (mild fever, hives, itching).
- Hemolytic reactions (rare, due to blood type incompatibility).
- Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI).
- Fluid overload (TACO - Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload).
- Transmission of infections (extremely rare due to advanced screening).
- Iron overload with frequent long-term transfusions.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure) are monitored during and for several hours post-transfusion.
- Patients are observed for any immediate adverse reactions.
- For simple transfusions, patients can often resume normal activities shortly after, barring complications.
- Drinking plenty of fluids is recommended.
- Follow-up blood tests may be scheduled to check for improved blood counts.
- Report any delayed symptoms like fever, jaundice, or shortness of breath to your doctor immediately.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-1 days (Often outpatient or day-care)
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Expected recovery time: Immediate to 1-2 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering transfusion medicine in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with transfusion medicine departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for transfusion medicine compare across other countries where we have data.
Olivia Miller, a 28-year-old graphic designer...
Olivia Miller, a 28-year-old graphic designer and avid runner, had been feeling increasingly exhausted for months. Her usual 5-mile runs left her breathless, and she struggled to stay awake through workdays. After persistent fatigue, dizziness, and pale skin, her primary care doctor discovered her hemoglobin was critically low at 6.8 g/dL. Further investigation revealed heavy menstrual bleeding due to uterine fibroids was causing severe iron-deficiency anemia. Her hematologist recommended a packed red blood cell transfusion to quickly restore her oxygen-carrying capacity before addressing the fibroids. Olivia was anxious, picturing dramatic medical scenes, but the transfusion team was calm and explained each step. During the 3-hour transfusion in the outpatient clinic, she read a book and felt only mild chill they managed with a warm blanket. Within hours, the 'brain fog' lifted and color returned to her skin. A week later, she could walk her dog without gasping. Emotionally, she moved from frustration and fear about her body 'failing' to profound gratitude for the simple, life-restoring gift of blood. The experience inspired her to become a regular blood donor once her own health was stabilized.
Transfusion Medicine Specialists for Transfusion Medicine
Explore experienced transfusion medicine specialists who regularly perform transfusion medicine and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 27 Years Experience
- Transfusion Medicine Specialist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 27 Years Experience
- Transfusion Medicine Specialist
Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, vijayawada
- 17 Years Experience
- Transfusion Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
- 35 Years Experience
- Transfusion Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
- 18 Years Experience
- Transfusion Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Ranchi, Ranchi
- 13 Years Experience
- Transfusion Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Ranchi, Ranchi
- 26 Years Experience
- Transfusion Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Siliguri, Siliguri
- 19 Years Experience
- Transfusion Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Siliguri, Siliguri