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  2. Iron deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Iron deficiency, or sideropenia, is the state in which a body lacks enough iron to supply its needs. Iron is present in all cells in the human body and has several vital functions, such as carrying oxygen to the tissues from the lungs as a key component of the hemoglobin protein, acting as a transport medium for electrons within the cells in the form of cytochromes, and facilitating oxygen ...

  3. Transfusion-dependent anemia - Wikipedia

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    Transfusion-dependent anemia is a form of anemia characterized by the need for continuous blood transfusion. It is a condition that results from various diseases, and is associated with decreased survival rates. [1] [2] Regular transfusion is required to reduce the symptoms of anemia by increasing functional red blood cells and hemoglobin count.

  4. Transfusion hemosiderosis - Wikipedia

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    Transfusion hemosiderosis can cause permanent damage to tissues that may lead to death. [2] Tissue damage can remain even after chelation therapy. [2] Outcomes are usually worse in patients who require blood transfusions compared to those who can have alternative therapies. [2] Cardiomyopathy and cardiac arrhythmia are often a cause of death. [1]

  5. Blood transfusion - Wikipedia

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    Before a blood transfusion is given, there are many steps taken to ensure quality of the blood products, compatibility, and safety to the recipient. In 2012, a national blood policy was in place in 70% of countries and 69% of countries had specific legislation that covers the safety and quality of blood transfusion. [10]

  6. Osteopathy - Wikipedia

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    ICD-10-PCS: 7: ICD-9-CM: 93.6: ... The use of counterstrain technique is contraindicated in patients with severe osteoporosis, ... Young blood transfusion; Zero ...

  7. Exchange transfusion - Wikipedia

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    An exchange transfusion is a blood transfusion in which the patient's blood or components of it are exchanged with (replaced by) other blood or blood products. [1] The patient's blood is removed and replaced by donated blood or blood components. This exchange transfusion can be performed manually or using a machine . [2]

  8. Intravenous iron infusion - Wikipedia

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    Recent studies of iron and its associated with red blood cells has increased interest in the use and development of intravenous iron therapy to reduce the requirement for allogenic red blood cell transfusions. [13] [12] These findings show that intravenous iron has a broad use to many patients where anaemia is an underlying issue. [12]

  9. Intraosseous infusion - Wikipedia

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    Intraosseous infusion (IO) is the process of injecting medication, fluids, or blood products directly into the bone marrow; [1] this provides a non-collapsible entry point into the systemic venous system. [2] The intraosseous infusion technique is used to provide fluids and medication when intravenous access is not available or not feasible.