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Blood Safety &
Blood Donor Motivation
BLOOD Facts
Blood flows everywhere through out the human body.
One cannot live without it.
The heart pumps blood to all the cells, supplying them with oxygen and food.
Blood also carries proteins and cell fragments called platelets that let blood clot where there has been an injury.
Did You Know?
350ml of blood can save as many as three lives.
Even with all of today’s technology, there is no substitute of blood.
The beneficiary is usually in state of emergency and can not make an appeal
The act gives you a sense of satisfaction and binds you to your society
Someone has to give blood in order for someone to
receive blood.
Fact Sheet -1
In Jharkhand the need of blood is approximately 3 lakh units.
Approximately not even 1% of the eligible population in Jharkhand donates blood.
Approximately 10% of regular donors donate only ONCE in a year.
If they donate just two times per year the shortage could be managed.
Fact sheet -2 A person has 5 - 6 litres of blood in their body.
A person can donate blood after an interval of 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 – 2 to 3 Days
and many others……. 1 of out 10 hospital patients needs a
blood transfusion
Blood is always needed for, accident victims cancer patients blood disorder patients surgery patients Pre-mature, pre term babies
Some Reasons to Donate Blood
Blood Bank’s Primary Concern -
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“Safe Storage” of collected blood up to
35 days.Strict “cross-matching” of blood
samples to ensure safe transfusion to patient
Pre-Donation information
• It is quick and safe.
• It doesn’t hurt.
• It can save up to 3 lives.
• Blood is taken ONLY from Voluntary Donors• Using sterile, disposable blood bags &
instruments• Donated Blood is tested and stored • It is safe to donate every 3 months
Procedure for Voluntary Blood Donation
Pre-Donation:1. Donor Screening2. Donor Eligibility criteria 3. Deferral Criteria (Donor Consent Form)4. Medical examination including Hb
estimationBlood Donation:5. Blood donation procedurePost donation 6. Rest for 15 minutes, advice & light
refreshment7. Donor Certificate, Donor card and
Thanks.
Safe Donor selection involves – 1. Identification of low risk populations2. Donor education and recruitment3. Encouraging self deferral based on “Deferral
Criteria”4. Medical Examination before donation
Voluntary Non-remunerated Repeat Donor (VNRD) is safest
1. Donor Screening
2. Donor Eligibility Criteria
Who can donate?
• Age: 18 - 65 years
• Weight : > 45 kgs
• Hemoglobin level: 12. gms and above
• In good health
Wt > 45 Kg
3. Deferral Criteria
Who CANNOT donate? Life long 1 year 6 Months 2 Weeks
х Abnormal bleeding disorder
х Heart, Kidney, Liver Disorder in specific conditions
х Terminal Thyroid disorder
х Epilepsy, Mental disorders
х Tuberculosis, Leprosy if not cured
х Asthma
х Cancer
х Insulin dependent diabeticsх Uncontrolled High BP
o Surgery
o Typhoid
o Rabies Vaccination
o Unexplained weight loss
o Continuous low grade fever
o Tattooing or body piercing
o Root canal treatment
o Malaria
o Vaccination
DentalManipulation
upper respiratory tract infections
gastroenteritis
3. Deferral Criteria…(Donor Consent Form)
Postpone donation for 6 months if you have risk factors for HIV/AIDS
Having sex with more than one partner
Having sex with any unknown partner
Intravenous drug abuseHaving sex with a person who could
have the above risk factors
Female donors cannot donate
blood……During pregnancyAfter delivery for one yearWhen lactating During menstrual period
3. Deferral Criteria…(Donor Consent Form)
4. Medical Examination at camp
Blood test for:Blood groupingHemoglobin
Blood pressurePulseGeneral physical examination
5. Blood Donation Procedure Remember!
The Donor Must ….
have had good rest / sleep
have had light meal
be mentally prepared
5. Blood Donation Procedure Volume of blood collection
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
Post Donation AdviceDrink lots of fluids for next 24 hoursAvoid smoking for one hour & alcohol
till after a mealAvoid highly strenuous exercises &
games for a dayIf it bleeds, apply pressure & reapply
band-aid. The bruise is due to blood seeping into the surrounding tissue. It will take a few days to get reabsorbed.
Remove band-aid after 4 hours
6. Testing at Blood Bank for Transfusion Transmissible Infections (TTIs)
Blood collected at the BDC is screened using highest quality screening tests for 5 TTIs
HIV
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
VDRL (syphilis)
Malaria
Counselling for “Reactive” donors
If a blood sample tests positive for any TTI, then….
Tests are repeated in duplicateComplete confidentiality is
maintained about the test resultsonly the donor is informed,
counseled & encouraged for further testing
Referrals to health experts are provided along with follow-ups
7. 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 etc) Cryoprecipitate (for clotting disorders)
What can YOU do?Make Blood Donation a HABITDonate regularly – every 3
months to commemorate special days like birthdays, anniversaries ….
Motivate others to donateRefer your friends and
relatives
Benefits to Donor of blood donation
Health benefits:Regular donation (2-3 times a year….)
Lowers cholesterolLowers lipid levelsDecreases incidence of heart attacks, strokes
Donor is also eligible to receive one FREE unit of blood if needed for SelfSpouse/ Child/ Parents, and Even friends