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Is Blood transfusion possible in zero gravity?

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When filled with a sterile saline solution, a water-tight seal is created that prevents fluids from escaping. It can also be used to collect blood for possible reuse. read more

Yes. Blood can be pumped. However, in space (aboard the ISS, for example) the contingency plan for any crew member who needs a lifesaving medical procedure of this level is to take one of the permanently docked Soyuz craft back to Earth as quickly as possible. read more

For years we were only allowed to use gravity to infuse blood, something about the red cells being macerated. However since we started using Gemini pumps quite a few years back (showing my age now lol) we always use pumps, using a blood giving tubing set. Sure is safer and easier. P.S. read more

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