Blood Donation Camp by Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor - Why and How

1. Bangalore Medical Services Trust & Research
Institute, Rotary TTK Blood Bank, Bangalore

2.  Blood Donation Camp at
 Date :
 Time:
 Venue:

3.  450ml of blood can save as many as three lives.
 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!

4.  The process of donating specific blood components – red cells,
plasma or platelets – is called apheresis. Specific Components
are collected through safe, automated APHERESIS procedure
which is similar to blood donation.
 APHERESIS Platelets are used for treatment of Dengue &
Cancer patients
 In 2012, 1600 platelets were collected and issued at Rotary
Bangalore TTK Blood Bank, a 465% increase over 2011!

5.  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 donate just two times per year there would never be any
shortages!

6.  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
◦

7.  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…….

8.  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

9.  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.

10.  Pre-Donation
◦ Donor Screening
◦ Donor Eligibility criteria
◦ Deferral Criteria (Donor Consent Form)
◦ Medical examination
 Blood Donation
◦ Blood donation procedure
 Post donation
◦ Rest, advice & refreshment
◦ Donor Certificate, Donor ID card

11.  Safe Donor selection involves –
◦ Identification of low risk populations
◦ Donor education and recruitment
◦ Encouraging self deferral based on “Deferral Criteria”
◦ Medical Examination before donation
 Voluntary Non-remunerated Repeat Donor (VNRD) is
safest

12.  Who can donate?
◦ Age: 18 - 60 years
◦ Weight : > 45 kgs
◦ Hemoglobin level:
>12 gms/dl for men
> 12.5 gms/dl for women
◦ In good health
Wt > 45 Kg

13. 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
diabetics
х 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

14.  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

15.  Female donors cannot donate blood……
◦ During pregnancy
◦ After delivery for one year
◦ When lactating
◦ During menstrual period and for 7 days thereafter
◦ Consumption of Alcohol prior to donation

16.  Blood test for:
◦ Blood grouping
◦ Hemoglobin
 Blood pressure
 Pulse
 General physical examination

17.  The Donor Must ….
 have had good rest / sleep
 have had light meal /
should not be in empty
stomach
 be mentally prepared

18. 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

19.  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 call us at 91-80-25287903/
2529 3486 / 2528 4504

20.  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

21.  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

22.  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)

23.  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

24.  Donor is also eligible to receive one FREE unit of blood
if needed for
◦ Self
◦ Spouse/ Child/ Parents, and
◦ Even friends
◦ Satisfaction of saving a life
 In case of Apheresis, charges will be levied

25.  Questions – contact Rajiv Unnikrishnan
 uraj113@yahoo.co.in
 Email us to setup a safe blood donation camp at your
office or residential community and make a difference!