Blood Donation :- A Way to Earned Highest Respect

The best service among mankind is Blood Donation .

Human life is very precious and to save it we must put in
every little effort and contributions whatsoever it may be.
Blood Donation is just a small gesture but it has
tremendous impact on the welfare of human beings.
Donating blood means giving life to someone and it is
believed that voluntary Blood Donors earned highest
respect for their sacrifice. Voluntarily donating blood gives
personnel satisfactions to a person who donates and for
those who receive blood feel a sense of being cared for by
others whom they may never met in life
 What is Blood & its Importance
Blood is that precious red colored fluid in our body which no scientists or laboratory in
the world has been able to produce with all its qualities. Blood has unique role to play
in a living creature. Blood is comprised of different components , & all these
components serve different purposes. They include:
Red cells: blood cells that transport oxygen to body cells and remove carbon dioxide
from the bloodstream. Red blood cells are used to treat anemia and blood loss resulting from
trauma and surgery. Some heart operations can use up to 20 pints of red cells. Liver transplants
normally use 10-20 pints and a hip replacement, 1-3 pints. Red Cells also transport Oxygen
throughout the body.

White cells (Leukocytes): blood cells that protect the bloodstream from bacteria.
These cells constitute body’s Defense Mechanism.

Platelets: blood cells that help control bleeding by helping the clotting process.
Platelets are commonly used in treating cancers like leukemia. One patient can require the
platelets from eight or more individual donations every day for weeks

Plasma: consisting of 92 percent water, 7 percent protein, 1 percent minerals, it's the
source for gamma globulin, albumin and clotting factors. Plasma is used for treating
hemophilia, surgical shock, severe burns and immunodeficiency.
 Why one should Donate blood

Blood is life and there is no other substitute for human blood as it can
neither be manufactured nor replaced by animal blood. Since blood can not
be stored for long periods of time and there is a continuous demand for it,
thus it should be donated regularly. Safe blood saves lives and improves
health
 A blood donation truly is a “gift of life” that a healthy individual can give
to others in their community who are sick or injured. In one hour’s time, a
person can donate one unit of blood that can be separated into three
individual components that could help save multiple lives.
In a recent study supported by the National Blood Foundation
(TRANSFUSION 2002;42:122S), more than 5,000 individuals who were
current blood donors at the time or who had given blood in the past were
asked why they donate blood. Nearly three-quarters of the respondents
said that they give blood to help others. Respondents also said that giving
blood makes them feel good about themselves; supports their local
communities and hospitals; supports their community culture; and “pays
back” society for the times when they or their families have needed blood
transfusions in the past. For all of these reasons and more, donating blood
is a good idea.
 Donation Types
Blood Bank collects four main types of blood product donations. Below is a general
description of each of these donation types. To learn more about the donation type
and specific donation process, click on the appropriate title.
Whole Blood Donation - the most common type of blood donation in which the
donor provides approximately one pint of whole blood. Whole blood donations can
be separated into three components – red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. One
whole blood donation can save up to three lives.
Apheresis Donation - a donation in which whole blood is withdrawn, a desired
component separated and retained, and the remainder of the blood returned to the
donor. The three most common types of apheresis donations are double red blood
cell, platelets and plasma.
Autologous Donation – a blood donation for use by the patient/donor.
Directed Donation – a donation that has been collected for a specific person (e.g.
family member, friend in need, etc.). The patient or the patient’s representative asks
family members and friends to donate on their behalf. Blood types must be
compatible between donor and intended recipient
 Types of Blood Donors: 

There are different types of blood (and or plasma) donors as per their inner urge and
motivation to donate blood and or plasma.

 Paid donor: Blood donor who donates blood for money, however, paid blood donation
may not be his profession.
 Professional donor: This main profession is this type of donor is blood donation and they
make livelihood on this profession.
 Captive donors: This type of donor are donating under force from superior or a person to
whom the donor is heavily dependent.
 Family replacement donors: Donor who donate blood only when family members need
blood, specially in a hospital setting.
 Frienze motivated donors: These donors are voluntary donors however, the are often
motivated by frinze benefits like small token gifts, leave in lieu of donation or any benefits
which usually do not attract money
 Altruistic donor (Unselfish): This type of donors are real voluntary donor who donate
with altruism in mind.
 Aphaeresis donor: This procedure takes longer time than whole blood donation and many
a times it need donation at odd hours. They are committed donor to the bloodbanks.
 Directed donors: When a blood donor donate an unit of blood which is meant to
transfusion to a particular patient.
 Autologous donor: If a donor donates for self for intended clinical future need.
 Who Can Donate Blood
 Donating blood is good for your emotional health,
because it improves your self-esteem and helps you
feel good about yourself; it is also good for your
physical health, because donating blood helps to
stimulate your bone marrow to produce fresh new
young blood cells! In fact, you may donate whole
blood every 56 days, if you want to.

According to Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940, there is a

criteria for the people who can donate blood:-
1. People Between 18 to 60 years of age weighing
2. above 45 Kg.
3. One must have 60 to 100/ minutes pulse rate
regularly.
4. Hemoglobin Strength should be 12.5 gm/100ml of
blood.
5. The Blood pressure range should be systolic 100 to
180 mm of mercury while diastolic it is 50 to 100
mm of mercury.
6. The oral temperature must not be exceeding 37.5 c.
Practically everyone can donate – but there are some people who cannot.

 Weigh less than the minimum weight for

donating (110 pounds).

  Are under the age of 17

  Abuse drugs

 Suffer from a transmissible disease, such

as hepatitis or AIDS.

  Are anaemic, as your blood will not be

useful for the recipient

  
Have had a tattoo or body piercing in the
past one tear.
 Get rid of misconceptions

You won’t feel weak or tired if you continue
to drink fluids and have a good meal.
 
   You can resume your normal activities after
donating blood, though you should refrain
from strenuous exercise or heavy weight
lifting for twelve hours after donation.
 
 Donating blood will not leave you short of
blood; you have lots of it and can easily spare
some!

 While donating blood you will not feel any

pain.

 You will not get AIDS or any other infectious

disease by donating blood. All blood banks
today use sterile disposable equipment!
 Here are some simple tips to help you enjoy your donation
  Drink plenty of water the night and morning before you donate. The leading cause of faintness and dizziness is a
drop in blood pressure. Getting lots of water into your body helps keep your blood pressure up. Don't drink
caffeinated drinks, however, as they actually cause your body to expel water.

Eat breakfast to help keep your blood sugar up. This will help you feel better after you donate blood and ward off
any light-headedness. If you think you might be nauseous during donation don't eat immediately before your
appointment.

Eat iron rich foods for 2 weeks before your appointment; for example, spinach, whole grains, eggs, and beef. Also,
Vitamin C helps increase iron absorption. Your blood hemoglobin level will be tested before you donate to protect
you from donating blood you really need and to ensure that recipients receive a potent product.

Ask for a blanket if your hands or feet start to feel cold. This is a sign that your blood pressure is dropping. A nice
warm blanket might help you to relax.

Take a deep breath before the needle goes in or pinch yourself to create a distraction.
 
Relax. Nervousness can also cause your blood pressure to drop and lead to dizziness.

 Take a friend along – especially if it’s a special someone you want to impress !

Have a snack after the donation. Drink some juice and eat a light snack with a high sugar content to get that blood
sugar back up.

   Rest for a few minutes enjoying your snack before leaving the donation site. Let your body adjust a bit before
rushing off to the rest of your day.
 Whom Should & When
 It isn't every day you can do something to save
someone's life. But it can be a common
experience-if you give blood . Blood Donation
is a noble, selfless service. It gives the donor a
feeling of joy and contentment. Also this is an
expression of love for mankind, as blood
knows no caste, color, creed, religion or race,
country, continent or sex. Act now and donate
your blood without any worry. It won’t cost
you anything but can bring back the smiles on
the face of needy patient.

 In times of war, accident and various surgical

operation huge amount of blood is shed or gets
wasted because of over bleeding. Every three
seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion.
Unavailability of blood may cost human lives
at the period.

.
 You can make a directed donation (for example, for a friend
or relative); or an anonymous donation, which the bank will
use as needed.
The Average amount of blood present in an adult is 4-5
litters or about 8% of the body weight. A person can donate
168 times during his 18 to 40 years. The quantity of blood
present in 1 Kg of body weight is 76ml for male and 66 ml
for female. Out of this 8 ml per g body weight is denotable.
Male can donate for every three month and female for every
4 months. All donated blood s recuperated with in 21 days .
Blood donation is harmless and safe in the body. Rather it is
a social responsibilities. The donor is donating it as it will
be used in saving lives of his fellow beings. He himself may
use the same in his own needs. So today’s Donor may be
tomorrow's recipient
 What Will happen if You Donate Blood For A Noble Cause:

 One pint of blood from one donor can save

up to three lives!!!
· 
 Your donation will go to someone in your
community
 ·  Donating will not cost you money
 Blood has tremendous importance and
Almighty has given the greatest chance to
mankind for serving the needy one
 Every three seconds, someone needs a blood
transfusion!
 ·  20% of recipients are children – many are
cancer patients!
 ·  Giving blood is 100% safe!
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 Who Should Not Donate Blood?
 While most people are excellent donor candidates, certain medical conditions may
temporarily prevent some from donating blood. For example, individuals who recently got a
tattoo have to wait a year before giving blood; those who have a cold must wait until the
symptoms are gone; those who've had a sexually transmitted disease need to wait a year after
it's been treated.

Some people are permanently prevented from giving blood. They include:

 People who have used intravenous drugs (illegal IV drugs).

 Men who have had sex with another man since 1977.
 Individuals who have had myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass.
 People with multiple sclerosis.
 Hemophiliacs.
 People who've suffered a stroke.
 People diagnosed with hepatitis at any time after their 11th birthday.
 Individuals having a positive antibody test for HIV (AIDS virus).
 People with babesiosis or Chagas disease.
 Men and women who had sex for money or drugs any time
 People who have Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease (CJD) and/or an immediate member of your family has CJD.
 Where You Can
Donate
Blood drives are held throughout
the year at schools, churches,
synagogues, military bases,
places of business and
organizations in your
community. Check the health
section of your local newspaper
for blood drive listings, and look
in the Yellow Pages for the
telephone number of the blood
collection organization nearest
you.
 What To Expect When Donating
 Giving blood is easy and confidential. Essentially, all you have to do is show up. Blood
bank professionals do the rest. Taking less than an hour, it includes three steps
 SCREENING
Before giving blood, you'll complete a health screening. The screening is done to ensure the safety of the blood
supply. It requires you to provide your name, address, age, and proof of identification with photo or signature
identification. Your pulse, temperature and blood pressure will be recorded, and a drop of blood is taken from your
earlobe or finger to be analyzed for sufficient iron level. You'll also have to answer questions about your health,
lifestyle and disease risk factors, including inquiries on sexual behavior, which is designed to prevent people with a
high risk for HIV, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases from donating blood.
 DONATING
After being screened, you'll be seated at a padded table or chair, your arm will be cleaned and a sterile needle will be
inserted into a vein in your arm. Then, blood flows from the vein in your arm through a soft-plastic tube, attached to
the needle, into a plastic bag at your side. In about 15 minutes, a unit which measures 500 milliliters or a little less
than one pint, will have been collected. Then, the needle is removed and a bandage is applied to the wound.
 RECOVERING
When you're done, you'll be asked to stay and relax, and have some cookies and
refreshments to replenish fluids. While most people are fine immediately afterward, a few
feel slightly weak; but the feeling passes quickly. Within a few minutes you can return to
school, work, and most other activities.
You can help speed your body's recovery by Drinking extra fluids for the next 24 hours,not smoking for one

hour, Refraining from heavy muscular or strenuous activity, such as lifting or pushing heavy objects, for at least four hours .
 Benefits of Voluntarily Blood Donation
 It saves the lives of those needing blood.
 It Enhance the production of new red cells.
 It reduce the chances of Heart Diseases.
 Regular blood donation helps especially male
in loosing iron on regular basis. Which in
result reduce the chances of Heart Diseases.
 One can diet or remain fit by donating Blood.
 One pint of Blood when donated burn 650
calories in Donors Body.
 Blood donation is 100% safe for health. The
collected blood also goes through extensive
testing for evidence of infection with diseases
 Give the Gift of Life
 There are lots of myths & conceptions about
blood donation in Indian society. So there is
need to spread awareness & to remove the
misconceptions in order to collect sufficient
amount of blood in blood bank. It is the
responsibilities of Youth to aware, provoke
& motivate people to donate blood & put the
fear of needles, pain, sight of blood , future
weakness. Fear of possible illness, objections
from elders etc. to one side for the sake and
savings of lakhs of needy one.

 If we're like most people, we have a gift that

we can keep on giving. Since we can spare it,
why not share it…regularly. And, encourage
our family and friends. After all, we never
know when we or someone us love could use
it.