Blood Safety &

Blood Donor Motivation

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BLOOD Facts

Blood flows everywhere through the human body.

We cannot live without it. The heart pumps blood to

all our body cells, supplying them with oxygen and food.

Blood also carries proteins and cell fragments called platelets that let blood clot where there has been an injury.

Did You Know?

450ml of blood can save as many as three lives.

Every two seconds, someone in India needs blood.

One out of every three of us will need blood in our life time.

Even with all of today’s technology, there is no substitute for blood.

Someone has to give blood in order for someone to

receive blood.

Fact Sheet -1

Hospitals predict that the need for blood will increase 5% each year.

Approximately only 4% of the eligible population in India donates blood.

75% of donors donate only ONCE per year.

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.

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

1 of out 10 hospital patients needs a blood transfusion

4.5 million Indians lives are saved by blood transfusions each year

Blood is always needed for, accident victims cancer patients blood disorder patients surgery patients Pre-mature, pre term babies and many others…….

Some Reasons to Donate Blood

Primary Concern -

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

Pre-Donation information

• It is quick and safe.

• It doesn’t hurt.

• It saves 3 to 4 lives.

• 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

Procedure for Voluntary Blood Donation

Pre-Donation:1. Donor Screening2. Donor Eligibility criteria 3. Deferral Criteria (Donor Consent Form)4. Medical examination Blood Donation:5. Blood donation procedurePost donation 6. Rest, advice & refreshment7. Donor Certificate, Donor ID card

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

1. Donor Screening

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

3. Deferral Criteria

Who CANNOT donate? Life long 1 year 6 Months

х Abnormal bleeding disorder

х Heart, Kidney, Liver Disorder

х Thyroid disorder

х Epilepsy, Mental disorders

х Tuberculosis, Leprosy,

х Asthma

х Cancer

х Insulin dependent diabeticsх Uncontrolled High BP

o Surgery

o Typhoid

o Dog bite

o Unexplained weight loss

o Continuous low grade fever

o Tattooing or body piercing

o Dental extraction

o Root canal treatment

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 without using condom for vaginal, anal or oral sex Intravenous drug abuse Having sex with a person who could have

the above risk factors

Female donors cannot donate blood…… During pregnancy After delivery for one year When lactating During menstrual period and for 7 days

therafterMale donors cannot donate blood…… If cosumed Alcohol in the previous 24

hours

3. Deferral Criteria…(Donor Consent Form)

4. Medical Examination at camp

Blood test for: Blood grouping Hemoglobin

Blood pressure Pulse General physical examination

5. Blood Donation Procedure Remember!

The Donor Must ….

have had good rest / sleep

have had light meal

be mentally prepared

5. Blood Donation Procedure

Volume of blood collection

Donor Weight

Blood collected

Amount Used for

45 kgs -55 kgs

350ml Single bag

Whole Blood

> 55 kgs 450 ml Double / Triple bag

Blood Components

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.

If you have any questions, meet camp doctor or contact us at Life Seva

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

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

7. Blood Products / Components & their uses

Blood collected is screened for TTIs (infections) & IF SAFE, is separated into components & stored for issue to patients.

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)

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

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

Thank You…

If you need blood, Contact contact@lifeseva.org

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