Blood banks face O-neg shortages; call for donations, changes in emergency infusion practices to protect supply

As blood banks across the U.S. report dangerously low supplies of O-negative blood (red blood cells), anesthesiologists are ...
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Understanding different blood types: A, B, AB, and O

There are different blood types: A, B, AB, and O, with each also being Rh-positive or Rh-negative. Knowing your blood type is important for safe blood transfusions and organ transplants. Type ...
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Blood center has critical need for Type O negative donors

The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center is reporting a critical shortage of Type O-negative blood and is asking donors to make a donation as soon as possible. Vicki Smith, director of communication ...
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Emergency Need For O-Negative Blood Donors

Blood Assurance is issuing an emergency plea for O-negative blood donors as supply levels have dropped to dangerously low levels. Right now, there is less than a half-day’s supply. Spring Break is ...
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Lafayette family seeks O-negative blood for toddler who needs surgery: ‘This is my grandbaby’

Cruz Wallace, a 2-year-old with hemophilia, urgently needs O-negative blood ahead of surgery scheduled for Thursday, his family told KLFY. Hemophilia is a genetic bleeding disorder that prevents blood ...