Bangalore Medical Services Trust &

Research Institute, Rotary TTK Blood Bank, Bangalore

Blood Donation Camp at

Date : Time: Venue:

450ml of blood can save as many as three lives. 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!

The process of donating specific blood components – red cells, plasma or platelets – is called apheresis. Specific Components are collected through safe, automated APHERESIS procedure which is similar to blood donation.

APHERESIS Platelets are used for treatment of Dengue & Cancer patients

In 2012, 1600 platelets were collected and issued at Rotary Bangalore TTK Blood Bank, a 465% increase over 2011!

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.

If they donate just two times per year there would never be any shortages!

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

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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…….

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 to WHO specified standards◦ Strict “cross-matching” of blood samples to ensure safe

transfusion to patient

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 doesn’t hurt.

• It saves 3 to 4 lives.

Pre-Donation◦ Donor Screening◦ Donor Eligibility criteria ◦ Deferral Criteria (Donor Consent Form)◦ Medical examination

Blood Donation◦ Blood donation procedure

Post donation◦ Rest, advice & refreshment◦ Donor Certificate, Donor ID card

Safe Donor selection involves – ◦ Identification of low risk populations◦ Donor education and recruitment◦ Encouraging self deferral based on “Deferral Criteria”◦ Medical Examination before donation

Voluntary Non-remunerated Repeat Donor (VNRD) is safest

Who can donate?

◦ Age: 18 - 60 years◦ Weight : > 45 kgs◦ Hemoglobin level:

>12 gms/dl for men> 12.5 gms/dl for women

◦ In good health

Wt > 45 Kg

Life long 1 year 6 Months х Abnormal bleeding disorder

х Heart, Kidney, Liver Disorder

х Thyroid disorder

х Epilepsy, Mental disorders

х Tuberculosis, Leprosy,

х Asthma

х Cancer

х Insulin dependent diabeticsх Uncontrolled High BP

o Surgery

o Typhoid

o Dog bite

o Unexplained

weight loss

o Continuous

low grade

fever

o Tattooing or

body piercing

o Dental extraction

o Root canal

treatment

o Malaria

o Vaccination

Postpone donation for 6 months if you have risk factors for HIV/AIDS , such as..

Having sex with more than one partner without using condom for vaginal, anal or oral sex Intravenous drug abuse Having sex with a person who could have the

above risk factors

Female donors cannot donate blood……◦ During pregnancy◦ After delivery for one year◦ When lactating ◦ During menstrual period and for 7 days thereafter◦ Consumption of Alcohol prior to donation

Blood test for:◦ Blood grouping◦ Hemoglobin

Blood pressure Pulse General physical examination

The Donor Must ….

have had good rest / sleep

have had light meal / should not be in empty stomach

be mentally prepared

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

Drink lots 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 mins. 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 mins each. The bruise is due to blood seeping into the surrounding tissue. It will take a few days to get reabsorbed.

If you have any questions, meet camp doctor or call us at 91-80-25287903/ 2529 3486 / 2528 4504

Blood collected at the BDC is screened using highest quality screening tests for 6 TTIs

HIV 1 HIV 2 Hepatitis B Hepatitis C VDRL (syphilis) Malaria

If a blood sample tests positive for any TTI, then….

Tests are repeated in duplicate Complete confidentiality is maintained about the

test results only the donor is informed, counseled &

encouraged for further testing Referrals to health experts are provided along

with follow-ups

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)

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

Donor is also eligible to receive one FREE unit of blood if needed for ◦ Self◦ Spouse/ Child/ Parents, and ◦ Even friends◦ Satisfaction of saving a life

In case of Apheresis, charges will be levied

Questions – contact Rajiv Unnikrishnan uraj113@yahoo.co.in

Email us to setup a safe blood donation camp at your office or residential community and make a difference!