A blood transfusion is a safe, common procedure inwhich blood is given to you through an intravenous (IV)line in one of your blood vessels. Blood transfusions aredone to replace blood lost during surgery or a seriousinjury. A transfusion also may be done if your body can'tmake blood properly because of an illness.During a blood transfusion, a small needle is used toinsert an IV line into one of your blood vessels. Throughthis line, you receive healthy blood. The procedureusually takes 1 to 4 hours, depending on how much blood you need.Blood transfusions are very common. Each year, almost 5million Americans need a blood transfusion. Most bloodtransfusions go well. Mild complications can occur. Veryrarely, serious problems develop.
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