require a transfusion

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A more formal term indicating the medical necessity of a transfusion.

transfusionVERB + TRANSFUSION

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require

Examples (10)

  • The patient may require a transfusion if their blood count drops further.
  • After the surgery, he required an urgent transfusion due to significant blood loss.
  • If the internal bleeding doesn't stop, she will likely require a transfusion.
  • In severe cases of trauma, patients often require multiple transfusions.
  • The doctor explained that her condition would require a transfusion of platelets.
  • Fortunately, the child's recovery was smooth and did not require a transfusion.
  • Does this level of anemia always require a transfusion, or are there other treatments?
  • The hospital's policy is that any patient with a hemoglobin below 7 requires a transfusion.
  • They were prepared to require a transfusion, but her vitals stabilized unexpectedly.
  • His critical state meant he would require a transfusion immediately upon arrival.