The Earliest Blood Transfusions in 17th-Century in Italy (1667 –1668)

Historical accounts of the earliest experiments in blood transfusion celebrate work done in France and England in 1667 to 1668. Less attention has been given to pioneering experiments conducted at the same period in Italy. We review records of the first blood transfusion experiments conducted in 17th century Italy. Using original source documents, we provide details of early experiments focusing on the identity of early researchers, their instruments, and techniques. Accounts of the period describe animal-to-animal, animal-to-human, and human-to-human transfusions.

Source: Transfusion Medicine Reviews - September 22, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: Silvia Marinozzi, Valentina Gazzaniga, Silvia Iorio Source Type: research