👉 Untransfused, also known as a non-transfusional blood transfusion, refers to a type of blood transfusion in which an individual's own red blood cells are used instead of donated ones. This is because blood donors must be screened for their ability to donate healthy red blood cells, and the process can sometimes result in rejection or damage to the recipient's immune system. In this context, untransfused refers to a situation where the recipient's own red blood cells are not suitable