Donating blood is a noble act. But while donating blood we do some mistakes without our knowledge. As a result complications arise. Let's take some ideas about this.
What are the conditions for a person to donate blood?
1.
is at least 17 years of age.
2.
weigh at least 130 pounds male, 120 pounds female.
3.
healthy body infection free, not having anemia, not given recent vaccine, voluntary.
4.
height at least 5 feet 1 inch.
Types of blood donors:
A
Autologous own blood is for oneself. If a blood donor cannot be found. or have a history of having a blood reaction to others.
B
Directed own blood to someone else.
What kind of blood can be donated and after how many days blood can be donated
1.
whole blood (400 ml) every 56 days.
2.
platelets only every 7 days, but not more than 24 times a year.
3.
plasma only after 28 days, but not more than 13 times a year.
4.
RBC concentrates (double RBC) 120 days apart, no more than 3 times a year.
Those who need blood
1.
Accidents and Road Traffic Injuries.
2.
During operation.
3.
Patients with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.
4.
Thalassemia patients.
5.
Cancer patient.
6.
Bone marrow transplantation time.
7.
Neonatal Jaundice and others.
Advantages and benefits of blood donation
1.
regular free health check up.
2.
keep the heart functioning well.
3.
Reduces iron load from the body, which prevents heart attacks.
4.
sisters keep the marrow system active and active.
5.
people is worth more than thousands of crores of rupees