But a blood expert told the Star there is no such transfusion alternative yet.
"There's nothing clinically approved that can transport oxygen to tissue, which is the primary job of blood," said Dr. Mark Scott, a senior scientist with Canadian Blood Services, which manages blood supply in all provinces and territories except Quebec. "If you don't have enough red blood cells, there's nothing to do outside of blood transfusions."Clinical tests on alternate substances have had poor results, with severe side effects, actually increasing mortality rates.
good point to repeat and remember when talking to JWs.
thanks Danny
bernadette