There is no doubt that the blood transfusion saves lives. Haemorrhages, malignant diseases of the blood, coagulation disorders do not necessarily constitute a threat to human life when the transfusion of blood or its components can be used. Unfortunately, despite numerous actions promoting honorary blood donation, there is a huge disproportion between the number of donors and the actual demand for blood in hospitals. The needs are massive – in Poland alone 2 000 000 transfusions are performed a year. Read full text »