TED-Ed

How do blood transfusions work? - Bill Schutt (2020x19)

Ημερομηνία προβολής: Φεβ 18, 2020

In 1881, doctor William Halsted rushed to help his sister Minnie, who was hemorrhaging after childbirth. He quickly inserted a needle into his arm, withdrew his own blood, and transferred it to her. After a few uncertain minutes, she began to recover. What made this blood transfusion successful? Bill Schutt explains the history of the life-saving procedure. Lesson by Bill Schutt, directed Hype CG.