Overcoming the problem of bleeding.

Overcoming the problem of bleeding.

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Why were blood transfusions unsuccessful before 1901?
Blood groups hadn't been discovered.
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In 1901 who discovered blood groups.
Karl Landsteiner.
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Why couldn't blood be stored?
It clotted.
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What was found to stop blood clotting so it could be stored?
Sodium Citrate.
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In 1901 who discovered blood groups.

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Karl Landsteiner.

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Why couldn't blood be stored?

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What was found to stop blood clotting so it could be stored?

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