The early days of blood transfusion.
I think it is true to say that most of us in healthcare regard blood transfusion as just a routine, although very important, part of the care of patients undergoing major surgery. Yet behind that container of blood dripping into your patient lies a long and fascinating story of the endeavours of some brilliant and very determined pioneers.
Department of Anatomy, University of London, Guy's Campus, London, SEI 1UL.
Harold
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Ellis
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