The appeal of Dr. I. G. Anderson, published in yesterday's correspondence columns, for the organization of a blood transfusion service to supply blood donors night and day at a moment's notice, should commend itself to all readers. Such organizations already exist in many large cities throughout the world and it is to be hoped that the example set there will be followed in Shanghai. A small panel of donors has already been organized under the auspices of Toc H but it is desired that a more complete service of donors shall be organized. Dr. Anderson very rightly points out that the scope of blood transfusion has greatly widened in recent years and as a life saving measure in many conditions has no efficient substitute. It is a distressing thought that every year many lives are lost in Shanghai which might have been saved had there been in existence an organization for the quick supply of blood for transfusion, and if Dr. Anderson receives the support for which his letter asks, it is possible ihat many sufferers will receive that assistance which should prolong their lives. There is something particularly appealing in the thought that the people in Shanghai are being urged to assist the medical profession in its fight with death, a mobilization of life against its mortal enemy. Viewed in that light it becomes a spiritual duty to give local doctors the assistance they ask for. It entails no suffering, and the transfusion can be carried out without any inconvenience or bed after-effects to the donors. It will be remembered that Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Huges-sen received such treatment after being wounded recently, and undoubtedly that contributed to his recovery.
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