People in the contemporary world are exposed to various health conditions that impact their overall wellness. As such, healthcare professionals have a responsibility to ensure that patients, and society as a whole, achieve optimum health status. Fundamentally, hematologists play a significant role in addressing blood disorders, some of which can be fatal when left untreated. For instance, septicemia has a more than 50% mortality rate due to its progression to septic shock when left unattended (Flanagan et al., 2020). Therefore, hematologists and other care professionals are important in implementing early interventions for such diseases to restore patients’ health.
Some people may experience health problems that reduce blood levels in the body. Injury, surgery, or other medical conditions may lead to a significant loss of blood, thus reducing the count of red blood cells. In such cases, transfusion can play a significant role in restoring lost blood or blood components and maintaining an individual’s health. Typically, healthcare professionals take necessary measures to ensure that blood transfusions are safe and of low risk to both the donor and the recipient (Feyisa et al., 2021). This approach is intended to maintain optimum wellness during the procedure.
Some viral and bacterial infections, such as flu and pneumonia, can affect the respiratory system. These infections may lead to pleurisy as the lung linings become inflamed. As such, patients may experience chest pains and other complications associated with breathing. In some cases, hemoptysis may occur for some infections or medical complications. When there is a significant amount of blood in the sputum, immediate interventions are necessary as it may be an indication of a serious lung infection. Without such medical interventions, life-threatening complications or even fatalities may occur.
References
Feyisa, T., Kiya, G. T., & Maleko, W. A. (2021). Assessment of recipients’ characteristics, transfusion appropriateness, and utilization pattern of blood and blood products in Jimma Medical Center, Jimma, Ethiopia. PLoS One, 16(4), e0250623. Web.
Flanagan, J. M., Read, C., & Shindul-Rothschild, J. (2020). Factors associated with the rate of sepsis after surgery. Critical Nurse Care, 40(5), 1-9. Web.