BLOOD SAFETY &

BLOOD DONOR MOTIVATION

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 todays technology, there is no substitute for blood.

Someone has to give blood in order for someone to receive blood.

FACT SHEET -1

Hospitals predict that the need for blood will increase 5% each year.

Approximately only 4% of the eligible population in India donates blood. 75% of donors donate only ONCE per year.
never be any shortages.

If they donated just two times per year there would

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

Chose your reason to donate blood

Blood is always needed for,
accident

victims cancer patients blood disorder patients surgery patients Pre-mature, pre term babies and many others.

1 of out 10 hospital patients needs a

blood transfusion 4.5 million Indians lives are saved by blood transfusions each year

PRE-DONATION INFORMATION
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

It is quick and safe. It doesnt hurt. It saves 3 to 4 lives.

PROCEDURE FOR VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION

Pre-Donation: 1. Donor Screening 2. Donor Eligibility criteria 3. Deferral Criteria (Donor Consent Form) 4. Medical examination Blood Donation: 5. Blood donation procedure Post donation 6. Rest, advice & refreshment 7. Donor Certificate, Donor ID card

2. DONOR ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Who

can donate?

Wt > 45 Kg

Age: 18 - 60 years Weight : > 45 kgs Hemoglobin level: >12 gms/dl for men and 12.5 gms/dl for women In good health

POST DONATION ADVICE

Drink

lots of fluids for next 24 hours Avoid smoking for one hour & alcohol till after a meal Dont 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 mins. Remove band-aid after 4 hours.

BENEFITS TO DONOR
DONATION

OF BLOOD

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