Importance of blood donation

2.  Blood is a bodily fluid in animals that delivers
necessary substances such
as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and
transports metabolic waste products away from
those same cells
 Blood is considered as river of life, fluid of life,
fluid of growth, fluid of health.

3.  1.Supply of oxygen to tissues (bound
to hemoglobin, which is carried in red cells)
 2.Supply of nutrients such as glucose, amino
acids, and fatty acids .

4.  3.Removal of waste such as carbon
dioxide, urea, and lactic acid
 4.Immunological functions, including circulation
of white blood cells, and detection of foreign
material by antibodies
 5.Coagulation, the response to a broken blood
vessel, the conversion of blood from a liquid to a
semi-solid gel to stop bleeding.

5.  6.Messenger functions, including the transport
of hormones.
 7.Regulation of body pH
 8.Regulation of core body temperature.

7.  4.5 million Indians lives are
saved by blood transfusions each
year
Blood is always needed for,
 accident victims
 cancer patients
 blood disorder patients
 Pregnancy related problems
 surgery patients
 Pre-mature, pre term babies
 and many others…….
Indication of blood donation

8.  Every year we require about 15000 units of
blood, out of which only 11000 units of
blood we manage to get from different VBD
Camps.
 Every two seconds someone needs blood
 More than 50 units of blood donations are
needed every day.

9.  Life span of a whole blood is 35days. Then it
must be disposed of. That means we need to
constantly replenish the blood so it is there
when someone needs it.
 One cannot make blood, it is a gift, we all
have inside of us to give to those who are
injured, sick, or in need. Those are the best
reasons to donate blood.
 Not everyone can save a life. But you have
an opportunity to. Don't waste it.

10.  A person has 4.5 to 5.5 Lt of blood in their
body.
 A person can donate blood every 90 days (3
months).
 Body recovers the Blood very quickly:

11.  There are four types of transfusable
products that can be derived from blood:
 PRBC
 Platelets
 FFP and
 Cryoprecipitate.
 Typically, two or three of these are produced
from a unit of donated whole blood – hence
each donation can help save up to three
lives.

12.  Healthy bone marrow makes a constant supply of
red cells, plasma and platelets. The body will
replenish the elements given during a blood
donation – some in a matter of hours and others
in a matter of weeks.

13. The number one reason donors say they give
blood is because they "want to help others”
Two most common reasons cited by people
who don't give blood are: "Never thought
about it" and "I don't like needles."
If you began donating blood at age 18 and
donated every 90 days until you reached 60,
you would have donated 58.8 Lt of
blood,(168 times!) potentially helping save
more than 500 lives!

14.  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

15. • 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

16.  Safe Donor selection involves –
1. Identification of low risk populations
2. Donor education and recruitment
3. Medical Examination before donation
1. Donor Screening

17.  Who can donate?
• Age: 18 - 65years
• Weight : > 45 kgs
• Hemoglobin level: >12.5 gms/dl
• In good health
Wt > 45 Kg

18. Life long 1 year 6 Months
х Abnormal bleeding disorder
х Heart, Kidney, Liver
Disease
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

19. Female donors cannot donate blood……
 During pregnancy
 After delivery for one year
 When lactating
 During menstrual period
Male donors cannot donate blood……
 If consumed Alcohol in the previous 24
hours
Deferral Criteria…

20.  Blood test for:
 Hemoglobin
 Blood pressure
 Pulse
 General physical examination

21. The Donor Must ….
 have had good rest /
sleep
 have had light meal
 be mentally prepared

22. Donor
Weight
Blood
collected
45 kgs -
55 kgs
350ml
> 55 kgs 450 ml

23.  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 mints.
 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 mints each. The bruise is due
to blood seeping into the surrounding tissue. It will take a
few days to get reabsorbed.


24. Blood collected at the BDC is screened using
highest quality screening tests for 5 TTIs
 HIV 1 & HIV 2
 Hepatitis B
 Hepatitis C
 VDRL (syphilis)
 Malaria

25. 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

26.  Make Blood Donation a HABIT
 Donate regularly – every 3 months, to
celebrate special days like birthdays,
anniversaries ….
 Motivate others to donate
 Refer your friends and relatives

27. 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

28. So my dear friends, ‘Donate
Blood’ and give somebody
a GIFT OF LIFE .