Why Patients Receive Blood Transfusions

Here are the reasons that a patient may undergo a blood transfusion:

• Most patients who have a major surgical procedure will have a blood transfusion to replace any blood loss during their surgery.
• Blood transfusions are used for patients who have experienced serious injuries from car crashes or natural disasters.
• Individuals with an illness that causes anemia, such as leukemia or kidney disease, will often be the recipients of blood transfusions.