ELI5. How do blood transfusions work?

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A family member is getting one next week. I know im looking at it wrong, but if you have 8 pints of blood and they add in more where does the extra blood go? Or do they take some out first?

Tia

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They don’t give transfusions unless the blood count is low to begin with. So if you need 8 pints but only have 5, then you don’t have to make extra room.

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