Blood plasma transfusion, World War II C016 / 4573
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Blood plasma transfusion, World War II C016 / 4573
Blood plasma transfusion, World War II. US soldiers and medics attending a wounded soldier who is being given a blood plasma transfusion. Blood plasma is the liquid part of blood in which the blood cells are held in suspension. Blood plasma transfusions were first proposed towards the end of World War I. By World War II, dried plasma that could be turned into plasma by the addition of distilled water was in use by the US Army. Photographed between 1942 and 1945, at a portable field hospital in New Guinea
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1900s 1940s 2nd World War Bottle Drip Fsa Owi Collection Haematological Haematology Injured Medic Military New Guinea Office Of War Information Second World War Soldier Stretcher Treatment Tropics Warfare Wartime World War 2 World War Ii World War Two Wounded Wwii Blood Plasma Field Hospital Pacific Campaign Transfusion
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures a significant moment in medical history during World War II. In the midst of the chaos and devastation, US soldiers and medics are seen attending to a wounded comrade who is receiving a blood plasma transfusion. The importance of this life-saving procedure cannot be overstated. Blood plasma, the liquid component of blood that holds the vital blood cells in suspension, was first proposed as a treatment method towards the end of World War I. By World War II, advancements had been made, and dried plasma that could be reconstituted with distilled water was being used by the US Army. Taken between 1942 and 1945 at a portable field hospital in New Guinea, this photograph showcases not only the bravery and dedication of those on the frontlines but also highlights how medical science played an integral role in saving lives during wartime. The image depicts a caucasian soldier lying on a stretcher while his fellow soldiers work diligently to administer the transfusion through an intravenous line. It serves as a poignant reminder of both the horrors faced by individuals caught up in conflict and humanity's unwavering commitment to preserving life even under extreme circumstances. This historical snapshot from Library of Congress/Science Photo Library encapsulates not just one individual's struggle for survival but also represents countless others who benefited from this groundbreaking medical advancement during one of humanity's darkest chapters - World War II.
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