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Why donate? Whole blood : This is the most common and flexible type of donation where they simply take approximately one pint of your blood. Red cells Power Red : You give a concentrated donation of red blood cells which can have a greater impact on patients.
Platelets : You donate the tiny cells in your blood that form clots. These donations can only be done at Red Cross donation centers, not at blood drives.
Plasma : You donate the part of your blood used to treat patients in emergencies. Where to donate Blood donations can occur at a blood bank, blood donation center, mobile facility, or hospital.
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Whole blood is the most common type of donation. Blood from one donation can be divided into two components: red blood cells and plasma. The average adult has about 10 pints of blood, but a typical whole-blood donation is only 1 pint. Red blood cells have a short shelf life.
They only last for 6 weeks 42 days. Donating whole blood takes only about minutes. You can donate whole blood every 56 days—and we encourage you to donate as often as possible. Platelets are small, disc-shaped cells that aid in blood clotting. They are donated most often to cancer patients, organ recipients and those undergoing heart surgeries.
Some of the products acquired from blood transfusions include: Red blood cells , which carry vital oxygen through the body. These are used for patients who have suffered blood loss due to trauma or surgery. Plasma , used mainly in the emergency treatment of shock or for severe burns.
Platelets , which play an essential part in blood clotting. For instance, platelets are used to treat patients with severe hemorrhage or leukemia. Often, one single patient will need platelets from 10 or more donors, within a short period. These cells have a life span of only five days.
Hence, blood bank stocks need to be constantly renewed. Cryoprecipitate , which contains the clotting substance absent in patients who suffer from hemophilia. The satisfaction of knowing they are making a difference in the community by helping others. The knowledge and assurance that adequate supplies of blood are available for them, their family, and others.
The benefits of checking blood pressure, hemoglobin, and pulse rate every time they donate blood.
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