exchange transfusion (Meaning)
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exchange transfusion (n)
slow removal of a person's blood and its replacement with equal amounts of a donor's blood
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slow removal of a person's blood and its replacement with equal amounts of a donor's blood
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In the medical procedure known as exchange transfusion, a patient's blood is replaced with fresh donor blood.
Exchange transfusion is typically performed on newborns with severe jaundice or other blood disorders.
During an exchange transfusion, the patient's blood is removed from their body and replaced with donor blood that is compatible with their blood type.
Exchange transfusion can help to reduce the levels of bilirubin, a yellow pigment that can cause jaundice, in the patient's blood.
