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A transfusion is given to replace blood and/or blood parts that are low in your body. The blood used for transfusion comes from people who donate their blood to Canadian Blood Services.
As part of your treatment, you may need to have a transfusion, which means that blood and/or blood products will be put into your body to protect your health. The following information will help you to understand why you might need a transfusion and the risks and benefits of transfusion.
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UHN Brochures and Pamphlets 
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Apheresis/Autologous Blood Donation Program | |||||||||
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Autologous Blood Donation Program | |||||||||
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Blood Transfusion - Information for Patients about Benefits, Risks and Alternatives | |||||||||
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Donating Your Own Blood for Your Surgery | |||||||||
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Medical Research at UHN | |||||||||
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MDS/UHN Project | |||||||||
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Understanding Blood Transfusions | |||||||||
