This document provides information about blood donation and its importance. It discusses that blood donation is critical as every 3 seconds someone needs blood, but only 8 million units are collected annually in India to meet the 13 million requirement. Voluntary blood donation is superior to replacement donation because it is given freely by donors ensuring the safest blood supply. The document outlines who can donate blood, the donation process, and benefits of donation such as helping save lives while also providing health benefits for donors like reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes. It emphasizes that every donation can help up to 3 people and encourages all to become regular voluntary blood donors.

1. BLOOD DONATION
AWARENESS SESSION
Dr. GAYATHRI A M
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSFUSION MEDICINE
SCTIMST, TRIVANDRUM

2. INTRODUCTION
No Substitute for Blood
Every three seconds someone needs Blood
A human can only help human
Safe and adequate supply of blood and blood products
Done in blood donation camps & inhouse

3. HOW IMPORTANT IS BLOOD
DONATION ?
1% of Indian population
Out of 13 million requirements only 8 million is met

4. TYPES OF BLOOD DONATION
VOLUNTARY & REPLACEMENT

5. WHY VOLUNTARY BLOOD
DONATION SUPERIOR?
His/her own free will
No remuneration
Altruism
Safest blood donor

6. CONCEPT OF SAFE BLOOD
Safety of blood donors
Safety of the recipients
Regular voluntary donors repeatedly tested and
hence ensured safety

7. COMMON BLOOD GROUP Vs
RARE BLOOD GROUP ?!
No concept like negative groups are rare and should not
donate regularly
My blood group is common so that no body needs it

8. STEPS IN BLOOD DONATION
Registration
Questionnaire completion
Pre donation counselling
Health check up and Hemoglobin estimation
Bleeding
Post donation care

9. PREPARATIONS TO BE MADE
PRIOR TO DONATION
Proper Carb Breakfast
Fully Hydrated
Adequate 6 hr uninterrupted sleep
Be cool

10. WHO ALL CAN DONATE ?
Age between 18 and 65 years
 Haemoglobin - >12.5 g/dL
 Pulse - between 50 - 100/minute with no irregularities
 Blood Pressure -Systolic 100-140 mm Hg and Diastolic 60 -
100 mm Hg
 Temperature - Normal (oral temperature not exceeding
37.50C)
 Body weight - not less than 45 Kg
 Health conditions: The donor should be in a healthy state of
mind and body

11. VOLUME COLLECTED
Sterile germ-free precautions
350ml : 45 – 55 kg
450ml : >55kg

12. DEFFERALS
Temporary
Permanent

13. WHO ALL CANNOT DONATE BLOOD
?People with chronic diseases
People with cancer or cured of cancer
People with bleeding disorder
Diabetes on Insulin

14. DONATION INTERVAL
Once in three months for males
Once in four months for females

15. IS BLOOD DONATION SAFE /
HEALTHY ?
Of course!!
Just give a try......

16. WHAT HAPPENS TO COLLECTED
BLOOD UNITS?
 Blood grouping &Transfusion Transmitted Infection
Screening (HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis
and Malaria)
100% component preparation
Issued to those who in need

17. WHO ARE THE RECIPIENTS ?
 Surgical Emergencies : Paediatric & Adults
 Trauma : Road traffic accidents, disasters, etc.
 Cancer patients : Platelet loss during chemotherapy, blood loss in surgeries
 Antenatal and Postnatal cases
 Hemodialysis patient
 Severe Anemia

18. ADVANTAGES OF BLOOD
DONATION Positive feel : I saved more than 1 precious life
 Reduce risk for heart attack & stroke
 Fresh Blood cells with a better capacity than older ones
 Increased pleasure hormones in the body
 Glowing skin
 A cheat day for diet freaks.....

19. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Every life is precious
Super heroes are real....

20. HOPE YOU’LL ALL BECOME
REGULAR REPEAT
VOLUNTARY DONORS.....