Explain why typing and crossmatching are done prior to a patient receiving a transfusion
What will be an ideal response?
For a transfusion to be successful, the ABO and Rh groups must be compatible between the patient and the donor blood. If incompatibility exists, the patient's blood cells and donor blood cells can agglutinate and cause clogging of blood vessels, which can stop circulation to parts of the body.
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Withdrawal of fluid by suction with a needle: __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word