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BLOOD DONATION

BLOOD DONATION. Did you know that every 2 ½ seconds someone needs a blood transfusion? Did you know that 1 out of 3 people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime? Did you know that 1 unit of donated blood can save up to 4 lives ?.

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BLOOD DONATION

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  1. BLOOD DONATION

  2. Did you know that every 2 ½ seconds someone needs a blood transfusion? Did you know that 1 out of 3 people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime? Did you know that 1 unit of donated blood can save up to 4 lives?

  3. Blood banks need to keep blood on their shelves in advance of the need. Why? It takes 36-48 hours to perform at least 10 tests to ensure it is safe to transfuse. This is TOO long in emergencies!

  4. What kind of people need to be given blood? Accident victims Cancer patients Premature infants Sickle cell patients Surgery patients And MANY others

  5. People who need blood transfusions are people you know. Your family and friends. And sometimes YOU!

  6. LSUHSC-S is on a mission to increase the participation of its employees and students in blood donation. LSUHSC-S employees and students currently donate approximately 700 units of blood a year. LSUHSC-S transfuses approximately 20,000 blood products a year to its patients. Nationally over 4 million blood products are needed each year to save lives.

  7. “Am I an acceptable donor?” • You must: • Be at least 17 years old • Weigh at least 110 lbs. • Be in good health • Know the names of any medications you have recently taken • Have recently eaten a good meal

  8. “I don’t have time to donate!” In cooperation with LifeShare Blood Centers, LSUHSC-S provides an opportunity to donate blood for its employees and students by setting up a donation site on campus once a month. This allows you to conveniently become a regular blood donor. You can donate every 56 days. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete your donation. Managers and supervisors are encouraged to allow their employees time to donate.

  9. Please consider becoming a regular blood donor. And many thanks to all of you who “give the gift of life” by donating blood. YOU are heroes!

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