On 27 March 1914, Dr Albert Hustin of Brussels performed the first successful non-direct blood transfusion, a groundbreaking achievement in medical science.
Using sodium citrate to prevent blood clotting, Dr Hustin was able to transfuse blood from one person to another, a technique that laid the foundation for modern blood transfusion methods.
This advancement not only improved surgical outcomes but also revolutionised the treatment of trauma and anemia, saving countless lives in the decades that followed.
