This document provides information about an upcoming blood donation camp organized by Bangalore Medical Services Trust & Research Institute and Rotary TTK Blood Bank. It discusses the need for blood donations, the donation process, donor eligibility criteria, how donated blood is tested and used, and the benefits of regular blood donation. Donating blood can save multiple lives, yet less than 5% of eligible people in India donate. The camp aims to encourage more regular donations to meet the growing demand for safe blood.

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!