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Blood Donation

Blood Donation. Fact sheet. A person has 5 - 6 litres of blood in their body. A person can donate blood every 90 days (3 months). Body recovers the Blood very quickly: Blood plasma volume– within 24 - 48 hours Red Blood Cells – in about 3 weeks

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Blood Donation

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  1. Blood Donation

  2. Fact sheet • A person has 5 - 6 litres of blood in their body. • A person can donate blood every 90 days (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

  3. Indication of blood donation Blood is always needed for, • accident victims • cancer patients • blood disorder patients • surgery patients • Pre-mature, pre term babies • and many others……. • 4.5 million Indians lives are saved by blood transfusions each year

  4. Safety Concerns • Safety of Blood Donor & Blood Recipient (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

  5. 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 • It is quick and safe. • It doesn’t hurt. • It saves 3 to 4 lives.

  6. Procedure for Voluntary Blood Donation Pre-Donation: • Donor Screening • Donor Eligibility criteria • Donor Consent Form • Medical examination Blood Donation: • Blood donation procedure Post donation • Rest, advice & refreshment • Donor Certificate, Donor ID card

  7. 1.Donor Screening • Safe Donorselectioninvolves – • Identification of low risk populations • Donor education and recruitment • Medical Examination before donation

  8. 2. Donor Eligibility Criteria • Who can donate? • Age: 18 - 60 years • Weight : > 45 kgs • Hemoglobin level: >12 gms/dl for men and 12.5 gms/dl for women • In good health Wt > 45 Kg

  9. 3. Deferral CriteriaWho CANNOT donate?

  10. 3. Deferral Criteria…(Donor Consent Form) Postponedonation for6 months if you have risk factors for HIV/AIDS , such as.. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

  11. 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 there after Male donors cannot donate blood…… • If consumed Alcohol in the previous 24 hours

  12. 4. Medical Examination • Blood test for: • Blood grouping • Hemoglobin • Blood pressure • Pulse • General physical examination

  13. 5. Blood Donation ProcedureRemember! The Donor Must …. • have had good rest / sleep • have had light meal • be mentally prepared

  14. 5. Blood Donation ProcedureVolume of blood collection

  15. Post Donation Advice • Drink lots of fluids for next 24 hours • Avoid smoking for one hour & alcohol till after a meal • Don’t use elevator to go up immediately after donation as it will 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.

  16. 6. Testing at Blood Bank for Transfusion Transmissible Infections (TTIs) 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

  17. Counselling for “Reactive” donors If a blood sample tests positive for any TTI, then…. • Tests are repeated in duplicate • Complete confidentiality is maintained about the test results • only the donor is informed, counseled & encouraged for further testing • Referrals to health experts are provided along with follow-ups

  18. What can YOU do? • Make Blood Donation a HABIT • Donate regularly – every 3 months to commemorate special days like birthdays, anniversaries …. • Motivate others to donate • Refer your friends and relatives

  19. Benefits to Donor of blood donation Health benefits: Regular donation (2-3 times a year….) • 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 • Self • Spouse/ Child/ Parents, and • Even friends

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