The physician disclosed that the manual blood transfusion in adults is gradually being overtaken by the automatic exchange transfusion which is easier and better.Speaking in an interview withAdeniyi, who works with the Sickle Cell Foundation, described the manual Exchange Blood Transfusion as ‘very very tedious,’ noting that it takes longer time, prone to infections and contamination.
He, nevertheless, said that despite the risks associated with it, it is the only other option that most patients living with sickle cell can afford. Adeniyi said, “The manual once seems to be a popular reason being socio-economic factors because of the expenses of the automated.” He, however, noted that the automated EBT is gradually being accepted more by adults with sickle cell because of the availability of the machine, but noted that the main hurdle to its use is the lack of funds by patients.
“How many patients can afford almost 300k for a session and it is even subsidised in our centre here. Imagine how much it would cost outside.”
Na who don chop dey donate blood. I cannot come and faint after donating
We no dey chop well again to donate blood 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 sapa dey worry us if not I dey donate blood before I stopped 2019 I nearly quench 🧯