TED-Ed
How do blood transfusions work? - Bill Schutt
2020 • E19 Feb 18, 2020 5m
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.
Lesson by Bill Schutt, directed Hype CG.