Blood Transfusion Devices; Used To Add or Replace the Lost Components of the Blood

 

Blood transfusion devices are used to add blood into the body after a serious injury or illness. The process of blood transfusion is done by passing the blood or blood component through blood transfusion devices. Blood transfusion process is widely used to treat various medical conditions such as renal disorders, cancer, autoimmune disorders, blood disorders, and others. Trauma and accident injuries, C-section procedures, and cardiovascular procedures are some of the most commonly performed surgeries that require blood transfusion devices.

Blood transfusion devices used to administer blood or blood components including volumetric infusion and external pressure or rapid infusion devices, blood warmers and syringe drivers must be operated according to the manufacturer's instructions, as well as can be designated safe and appropriate for blood transfusion. Four types of blood or blood components can be given through blood transfusions, such as plasma, platelets, red blood cells, and whole blood. Most of the blood comes from whole blood donations given by volunteer blood donors.

Transfusion of own blood (autologous) is the safest method but requires planning and not all patients are eligible. It is usually only an option for elective surgery. Blood transfusion typically takes one to four hours, depending on the reason for the procedure. The benefits of a transfusion may last for up to 2 weeks but vary depending on circumstances. Transfusions are generally considered safe, but there is some risk of complications. Mild complications and rarely severe ones can occur during the transfusion or several days or more after.

Blood transfusion devices play an important life-saving function in the treatment of malignant neoplasms (cancer), hematological diseases, and other disorders. Therefore, with the increasing prevalence of aforementioned diseases or disorders, the demand for blood transfusion is also increasing with a rapid pace. In Germany, blood services are provided by four organizations; German Red Cross Blood Transfusion, the Commercial Blood Centers, State and Communal Blood Transfusion Services, and Plasmapheresis Centers of the Plasmafractionation Industry.