Blood donation detail ouline

Blood Donation
Blood Donation occurs when a person voluntarily has blood drawn and used for
transfusions and/or made into
Meaning:
Why is blood donation important?
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Every three minutes there is someone around the world needs blood
transfusion
One of ten patients in the hospital needs blood transfusions
Your blood can save four people if its fractionated.

Benefits for the blood donor:
Why is blood donation important for you?
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When you go to give blood, you will be asked to perform many medical test,
which check you health state. When there is any problem with your health,
the test will discover it early and you can then have the suitable health care
and reassurance.
Donation helps to stimulate the bone marrow to produce the new blood cells.

There are many blood donation clubs in Vietnam and specially in Hanoi.
What is the Criteria for Donating Blood?
Blood donors should be in good health and not suffer from any serious illness. It is
very important to ensure that the act of donating blood does not jeopardize the
donor's health in any way.

Safe blood is blood that does not contain viruses, bacteria, parasites, drugs or other
injurious factors that may harm a blood recipient. Donated blood must also not
harm the recipient. It must be safe for transfusion to those who need it.
Is Donating Blood Safe?
Blood donation takes only about 45 minutes and it is a safe procedure. In general,
blood donation, whether whole blood or aphaeresis does not usually have
significant adverse effects on a donor's health. Donors give about 10-12% of their


circulating blood volume during each blood donation. Healthy adult donors who
meet the required screening criteria should be able to donate safely and regularly. If
you ask any regular blood donor about it, a small percentage of first time donors
may psychologically feel a little dizzy but only for a few minutes. The Doctors
staff at the blood drive will ensure that your first blood donation is a happy
experience.
How much Blood and how often can I donate?
You can donate blood every 12 weeks, up to 4 times a year. Eligible donors (any
body between 18 to 60 years of age and leading a healthy life) with weight above
50 kgs. can donate up to 450 ml of blood. Your body can replenish this volume
within 24 hours.