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Blood Donation
Blood Donation
BLOOD Facts
Blood flows everywhere
cell fragments called platelets that let blood clot where there has been an injury.
Fact Sheet -1
Hospitals predict that the need for blood will
If they donated just two times per year there would never be any shortages.
Fact sheet -2
A person has 5 - 6 litres of blood in their
body.
(3 months).
Body recovers the Blood very quickly: Blood plasma volume within 24 - 48 hours Red Blood Cells in about 3 weeks Platelets & White Blood Cells within minutes
victims cancer patients blood disorder patients surgery patients Pre-mature, pre term babies and many others.
(patient) because Safe Blood gives life, Unsafe blood gives infections To ensure Blood Safety,
Strict Donor Screening at the Camp Testing of collected blood to WHO specified standards Strict cross-matching of blood samples to ensure safe transfusion to patient
Pre-Donation information
Blood is taken ONLY from Voluntary Donors Using sterile, disposable blood bags & instruments Donated Blood is tested and separated into components benefiting 3-4 patients It is safe to donate every 3 months
1. Donor Screening
Safe Donor selection involves 1. Identification of low risk populations 2. Donor education and recruitment 3. Encouraging self deferral based on Deferral Criteria 4. Medical Examination before donation
Voluntary Non-remunerated Repeat Donor (VNRD) is safest
3. Deferral Criteria
Who CANNOT donate?
Life long
Abnormal bleeding disorder Heart, Kidney, Liver Disorder Thyroid disorder Epilepsy, Mental disorders Tuberculosis, Leprosy,
1 year
o Surgery o Typhoid
6 Months
o Tattooing or body piercing
o Dental extraction
o Dog bite o Unexplained weight loss o Continuous low grade fever o Root canal treatment
Asthma
Cancer Insulin dependent diabetics Uncontrolled High BP
o Malaria
o Vaccination
3. Deferral Criteria
(Donor Consent Form)
Postpone donation for 6 months if you have risk factors for HIV/AIDS , such as..
Having sex with more than one partner
3. Deferral Criteria
(Donor Consent Form)
Female donors cannot donate blood During pregnancy After delivery for one year When lactating During menstrual period and for 7 days therafter Male donors cannot donate blood If cosumed Alcohol in the previous 24 hours
sleep
have had light meal be mentally prepared
> 55 kgs
450 ml
make blood rush to your feet & make you dizzy! Avoid highly strenuous exercises & games for a day If you feel dizzy, lie down & put your feet up. You will be alright in 10-20 mins. Remove band-aid after 4 hours. If it bleeds, apply pressure & reapply band-aid. If bruised and painful, apply cold-pack 4 to 5 times for 5 mins each. The bruise is due to blood seeping into the surrounding tissue. It will take a few days to get reabsorbed. If you have any questions, meet camp doctor or call us at
Blood collected at the BDC is screened using highest quality screening tests for 6 TTIs
HIV 1 HIV 2 Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
VDRL (syphilis) Malaria
Whole blood
For Exchange Transfusion in Babies Accident Victims Complicated Delivery cases Some specific surgeries
Blood Components
Red Cells (for anemia) Fresh Frozen Plasma (for clotting disorders, burns) Platelets/Platelet rich plasma (for cancer, dengue) Cryoprecipitate (for clotting disorders) Cryo Poor Plasma (for burns)
to commemorate special days like birthdays, anniversaries . Motivate others to donate Refer your friends and relatives
Lowers cholesterol Lowers lipid levels Decreases incidence of heart attacks, strokes
Donor is also eligible to receive one FREE unit of blood if needed for