Kauvery Blood Bank
Importance of blood transfusion
Many patients requiring a transfusion do not have timely access to safe blood. Blood cannot be stored indefinitely, meaning there is a constant need for donations. Regular donations are required to ensure there is always a supply for those in need.
- Every few seconds, someone, somewhere, needs blood.
- Transfusions of blood and blood products save millions of lives every year.
- Health is a human right; everyone in the world should have access to safe blood transfusions when and where they need them.
- Everyone who can donate blood should consider making regular voluntary, unpaid donations so that all hospitals have adequate blood supplies.
- Access to safe blood and blood products is essential for universal health coverage and is a key component of effective health systems.
Who can give blood
- Age -18-65 years old
- Weight – more than 45 kg
- Haemoglobin level >12.5 gidl
- Must be in good health at the time you donate
What to Do Before and After Donating Blood
Before donating blood, make sure you
- Drink enough water
- Avoid heavy physical activity
- Get enough rest
- Eat food rich in Iron and Protein
- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol
After you donate blood, make sure you
- Drink plenty of water
- Relax and rest 5 minutes
- Replenish iron
- Keep the bandage on for next several hours to avoid skin rash.
- Avoid performing heavy lifting or vigorous exercises for 24 hours.
Donation Process
Donation Process
- Donor Registration
- Haemoglogin analysis for donor
- Medical examination by medical officer incharge
- Donor blood donation
- Refreshment for the donor
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Importance of blood grouping
There are four major blood groups: A, B, AB and 0, categorized based on the presence of different antigens on the red blood cells. Blood group A means you have the A antigen, while blood group B means you have the B antigen. Blood group AB has both the A and B antigens present on the surface of red blood cells, but blood group 0 has neither antigen present. People who have the D antigen on their red blood cells are Rh D positive, while those who don’t have the D antigen are Rh D negative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course! Routine work is absolutely fine after the initial rest. Rigorous physical work should be avoided for a few hours.
Blood is collected in plastic bags that contain a liquid chemical which prevents blood from coagulating. On average, about 350-450 mL of blood is collected from a person. This blood present in the bag is known as one unit of blood.
Yes. All blood units are tested for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis and malaria. Only those units of blood that are free from these infectious markers are transfused.
The procedure is done by skilled, specially trained technicians and takes three to eight minutes. However, from start to finish (filling out the form, post-donation rest etc.), the entire process should take around 30-40 minutes.
Several components from blood can be separated and used to treat specific conditions. This helps in the utilization of one unit of blood for several patients. These components are – Packed RBCs, Fresh Frozen Plasma, Platelet Concentrate, and Cryoprecipitate. Now, with the advent of cell-separator machines, a particular component from the donor can be collected while blood circulates through the machine, and the rest of the blood constituents go back to the donor.
Absolutely not. Rather, a donor, after having given blood voluntarily, gets a feeling of pleasure and peace. Within a period of 24 – 48 hours, the volume of blood donated is again formed in the body
The body replaces blood volume or plasma within 24 hours. Red blood cells need about four to eight weeks for complete replacement.
Blood is the red-coloured fluid flowing continuously in the human body’s circulatory system. On average, a human being has about 5-6 litres of blood flowing in the body. About 7% of the body weight of a healthy individual is accounted for by blood.
Blood mainly contains a fluid called plasma which has three types of cells – Red Blood Cells or RBCs, White Blood Cells or WBCs and platelets. Plasma acts as a vehicle to carry nutrition, including protein, glucose, enzymes, hormones etc. Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to various body tissues. White blood cells help the immune system of the body, and platelets facilitate the process of clotting and coagulation of blood.
Usually, any person within the age group of 18 – 65 years with a minimum body weight of 45 kgs and a minimum haemoglobin content of 12.5 gm% is eligible to donate.
Whole blood can be stored for up to 35 days when kept in CPDA anti- coagulant solution and refrigerated at 2 to 4 degrees Celsius.
A three-month gap between donations is a very safe interval.
The body replaces blood volume or plasma within 24 hours. Red blood cells need about four to eight weeks for complete replacement.
Nothing special. The donor should eat at regular meal times and drink plenty of fluids.
Not really. After resting for a while, the donor is given something to drink. It may be a cup of coffee, milk, fruit juice, and a few biscuits or fruit. The donor needs no other special diet. A routine, balanced diet is adequate.
