This document provides information about an upcoming blood donation camp at Thiagarajar College of Engineering in Madurai, India on March 23, 2011. It notes that donating blood is safe and can save up to 3 lives. It provides facts about blood donation rates in India and eligibility requirements for donors. The document encourages regular blood donation and outlines the blood donation and medical examination process.

1. Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-15 Blood Safety & Blood Donor Motivation

2. Red Letter Day in your premises Blood Donation Camp at Date : 23 th March, 2011 (Wednesday) Time: 9.30 AM – 4.30 PM Venue: M1 and M2 Halls

3. Did You Know? 450ml of blood can save as many as three lives. Every two seconds , someone in India needs blood. 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. Fact Sheet -1 Hospitals predict that the need for blood will increase 5% each year . Approximately only 5 % of the eligible population in India donates blood. 75% of donors donate only ONCE per year. If they donated just two times per year there would never be any shortages .

5. Fact sheet -2 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

6. 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……. Some Reasons to Donate Blood

7. Pre-Donation information 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

8. Donor Eligibility Criteria Who can donate? Age: 18 - 60 years Weight : > 45 kg Hemoglobin level: >12 gm/dl for men and 12.5 gm/dl for women In good health Wt > 45 Kg

9. Who CANNOT donate? Life long 1 year 6 Months Abnormal bleeding disorder Heart, Kidney, Liver Disorder Thyroid disorder Epilepsy, Mental disorders Tuberculosis, Leprosy, Asthma Cancer Insulin dependent diabetics Uncontrolled High BP Surgery Typhoid Dog bite Unexplained weight loss Continuous low grade fever Tattooing or body piercing Dental extraction Root canal treatment Malaria Vaccination

10. Female donors cannot donate blood…… During pregnancy After delivery for one year When lactating During menstrual period and for 7 days thereafter Male donors cannot donate blood…… If consumed Alcohol in the previous 24 hours

11. Medical Examination at camp Blood test for: Blood grouping Hemoglobin Blood pressure Pulse General physical examination

12. Blood Donation Procedure Remember! The Donor Must …. have had good rest / sleep have had light meal be mentally prepared

13. Blood Donation Procedure Volume of blood collection Donor Weight Blood collected Amount Used for 45 kgs -55 kgs 350ml Single bag Whole Blood

14. Post Donation Advice Drink lot 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 minutes. 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 minutes each. The bruise is due to blood seeping into the surrounding tissue. It will take a few days to get reabsorbed.

15. Blood Products / Components & their uses 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)

16. What can YOU do? 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

17. Benefits to Donor of blood donation 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

18. Volunteer’s role Most people who have never donated have never been asked . Posters don’t recruit donors…people do

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