INTRODUCTION Blood transfusion plays significant roles in the obstetrics. Obstetric haemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in developing countries (WHO, Owonikoko et al, 2014). Globally, it has been reported that annually, obstetric hemorrhage is the common cause of estimated one hundred and twenty seven thousand maternal deaths. Furthermore, massive and deadly obstetric hemorrhage occurs in 3 to 5% of deliveries and in 0.3 to 1% of the deliveries, transfusion of blood
characteristics of a Jehovah’s witness faith is they refuse blood products on the grounds that it is doctrinally forbidden, regardless of the possibility of death. This Christian sect has developed a position for blood transfusions through the analysis of Genesis 9 and Leviticus 17 to “not eat from the bread of life”. God views blood as embodying life so they avoid taking blood out of respect to God. Some Jehovah’s witnesses believe receiving blood products could lead to expulsion from their community
line. It is known as a secondary lymphoid organ and the largest organ involved in lymphatics1.It is made up of two parts: white pulp which is responsible for the maturation of lymphatic cells as well as blood cells; and the red pulp which is responsible for filtration and the removal of old blood cells2. THE SPLEEN HAS THREE MAIN ACTIONS3: 1. Sequestration: The reticular meshwork of the cords in the red pulp trap cells by creating adhesion to them and then filter out the senescent or poorly formed
as enablers and barriers to their motivation in donating blood at present or in the future. The enablers in the list include: (1) family, friends and relatives; (2) health status; (3) knowledge on blood donation; (4) their known benefits on donating blood and (4) others while the barriers in the list include: (1) family, friends and relatives; (2) health status; (3) knowledge on blood donation; (4) their known disadvantages on donating blood and (4) others. These enablers and barriers are chosen
cell for the purpose of either correcting a genetic problem or giving a cell a new biological function. The purpose of gene therapy is to correct an undesirable trait or disease by introducing a modified copy of a gene into a target cell. In most cases, the purpose is not to replace a defective gene in the host cell but rather to provide a new copy so that the correct protein can be expressed and the detrimental effects of the defective gene neutralized (). This “therapy’ is a fairly new practice
response. Blood is a complex fluid made up of fluid portion called as plasma and cellular elements like RBC, WBC and Platelets. The WBC or leucocytes
prevention, strategy, challenge and opportunities. Discussing the prevention of HIV that should be Tolerated. For that we must know how does this disease called HIV spread? HIV can spread only in certain body fluids from a person infected with HIV: • Blood • Semen • Pre-seminal fluids • Rectal fluids • Vaginal fluids • Breast milk The spread of HIV (called HIV transmission) is only possible if these fluids come in contact with a mucous membrane or damaged tissue or
Over the past 100 years, modern science in collaboration with technology has been responsible for some phenomenal inventions to aid the delivery of medical treatment such as the x-ray machine, ultra sound technology and the cochlear implant. One such development has been initiated in field of robotic surgery, which is redefining the way in which patients undergo procedures. Robotic surgery utilizes the robot to actually perform the tasks that were performed by humans but in a more precise and efficient
first being if the patients were satisfied or not. The second step involved asking the patients their level of satisfaction (very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, and very dissatisfied) (Mendoza Aldana et al. 2001). A separate study by Kuzma et al (2010) used patient satisfaction questionnaires which were designed as semi-structured qualitative interviews to assess the patient satisfaction with rural health facilities. These questionnaires included “staff attitudes and performance
For example, the article “Animal Testing has a purpose” states, “Today the (Food and Drug Administration) FDA sets higher standards for drug testing. Before a drug can even make it to the animal testing stage, it must first pass metabolic studies that prove the drug will be safe in human tissue. These new regulations are designed to save human lives.” This shows that animal testing is necessary to find cures, and save lives and we as people are making laws to do what is safe, right and