A little goes a long way.

Date:
1977
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About this work

Description

This film is designed to illustrate the ever increasing need for blood and blood products. It describes modern methods of collection, testing, handling and distribution to meet not only routine demands but also specialised applications. A heart/lung machine is shown in action during an actual valve replacement operation. Examples of patients being treated with blood components are also featured. Blood components are used in the treatment of many specific conditions. The one 'pint' of blood given by a donor is broken down into its different components which are then used to help a number of patients with differing problems.

Publication/Creation

UK : Department of Health and Social Security, 1977.

Physical description

1 videocassette (VHS) (22 min.) : sound, color, PAL.
1 DVD (22 min.) : sound, color

Notes

These viewing copies were made from material preserved by the BFI National Archive.

Creator/production credits

Produced by the Central Office of Information for National Blood Transfusion Service and Department of Health and Social Security. Made by United Motion Pictures. Filmed by Keith Taylor, edited by John Nunn, researched by Eve Raine and produced and directed by Rock Humphreys.

Copyright note

Crown copyright, managed by BFI.

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Where to find it

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