02155cam a22003013u 4500 64268 UtSlPG 20260610134459.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 RM Keynes, Geoffrey, 1887-1982 Blood Transfusion Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-01-11 deaurider, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Blood Transfusion" by Geoffrey Keynes is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work provides a comprehensive exploration of blood transfusion practices and their historical context, reflecting the growing significance of this procedure in modern medicine. The text discusses various aspects of blood transfusion, including its indications, risks, and practical techniques, as well as the underlying physiological principles. The opening portion sets the stage with a detailed preface and the first chapter, which presents a historical sketch of blood transfusion practices. Keynes outlines early beliefs about blood's vital role, references to ancient practices, and significant milestones in the development of blood transfusion techniques. He discusses noteworthy figures such as William Harvey and the evolution of transfusion procedures through the centuries, leading to the clinical applications we recognize today. This historical context serves to highlight the advancements and challenges that have shaped blood transfusion as a critical intervention in medicine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Blood -- Transfusion https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64268 105091 105091