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Blood Transfusion History and Safe Blood Selection
The article traces the evolution of blood transfusion from early crude attempts to modern science. It explains the need for compatible donor blood and cites Landsteiner’s discovery of blood grouping. It notes hemorrhage as a primary indication and mentions purpura and hemophilia as conditions affecting clotting, with a curious reference to milk as a treatment for hemophilia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Pepys
Royal Society
Richard Lower
Landsteiner
Spain