Blood transfusions refers to the transfer of blood and blood components from one individual to another. It plays an important role in treating many medical ailments. This video will explore blood transfusions, with a focus on their risks and benefits. The video will first introduce blood and its importance. It will then provide a brief understanding of what blood transfusions are, how it is facilitated, and its purpose. Following this, the video will contain an interview with a clinical hematologist at McMaster University: Dr. Michelle Zeller. This section of the video will explore the common misconceptions surrounding blood transfusions and the common complications associated with the procedure. Finally, the video will briefly touch on the benefits of blood transfusions and conclude with a brief explanation of informed consent in the context of blood transfusions.
Timestamps:
Introduction: 0:00 - 0:33
Blood and Blood Components: 0:34 -1:53
What are Blood Transfusions and how it works: 1:54 - 3:54
Introduction of Expert: 3:55 - 4:15
Expert Opinion - What are some common misconceptions of blood transfusions: 4:16 - 6:53
What are some benefits of blood transfusions: 6:54 -7:01
Expert Opinion - What are some common complications associated with blood transfusions: 7:02 -10:45
Considerations for informed consent: 12:16 -13:35
Conclusion: 13:36 -14:00
This video was made by McMaster University students Wenjun Jiang, Marc Gonsalves, Khushi Patel, and Amir Atcha in collaboration with the Demystifying Research McMaster Program.
We would like to thank Dr. Michelle Zeller for her time and effort in interviewing with us and for reviewing the content of this video
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