Procedure
Procedures Adopted in Blood Bank Donation |
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Your name and details are registered.
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A complete medical check- up is done by the medical officer.
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300ml of blood is collected, using disposable needles and plastic bags.
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The liquid in the bag into which blood is collected is called anticoagulant.
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The anticoagulant prevents blood from clotting and helps to preserve the blood cells. |
| Blood Components and their Uses |
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Whole blood is the donated blood mixed with anticoalant which prevents clotting.
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It is used mainly in massive bleeding.
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Cellular and fluid components af blood can be separated from each other.
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Each blood component can be used to replace a specific blood deficiency.
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Blood components are prepared from fresh blood .
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Whole blood is spun in a refrigerated centrifuge and components are separated.
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| The different concentrate |
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Red cell concentrates.
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Platelet concentrates.
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Frozen fresh plasma.
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Cryoprecipitate
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Factor VII
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| Autologous Transfussion (Giving blood for one's own.) |
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If planning to undergo elective surgery, enquire the doctor about banking your own blood.
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The blood you receive will be perfectly compatible with your blood.
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There will not be any allergic reaction.
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This eliminates the lowest risk of acquiring an infectious disease from the blood of another person.
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The criteria of eligibility to donate are similar to those used by the regular donors.
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Your doctor will evaluate your medical conditions and determine how much blood will be needed.
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As many as four units of blood may be collected.
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| Thalassema (Means "By the Sea") |
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It is a type of anaemia caused by the failure of the body to produce haemoglobin.
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Hereditary defects due to two abnormal genes derived from both the parents.
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The foetal haemoglobin does not change into adult haemoglobin after birth.
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Child may have anaemia from the age of 3 months.If repeated blood transfusions are not given, child will die between the age of 3-5 years.
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SO ADOPT A THALASSEMIC CHILD, LOOK AFTER HIS/HER BLOOD REQUIREMENTS.
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Accidents.