First Aid Advocates

  BLOOD DONATION 2 Welcome back, Life Savers! WHO IS A BLOOD DONOR? A Blood donor is a person who goes through or has undergone a blood donation procedure that can help save lives, a blood donor is a superhero/heroine. Blood donors are lifesavers, a large number of blood donors, donate voluntarily and it is highly commendable. HOW TO BECOME A BLOOD DONOR There are no laydown procedures as it is not a job interview ( on a lighter note ). You just have to walk up to the next hospital close to your location and ask for directions to the hematology department, the blood bank, or the laboratory. Inform them of your willingness to be a voluntary blood donor.  You can as well join a blood donation drive in your environment (Stay tuned for more updates). BLOOD DONATION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Age: You are aged between 18 and 65. * In some countries national legislation permits 16–17 year-olds to donate provided that they fulfill the physical and hematological criteria required and that a...

  BLOOD DONATION 1 Holla, Amazing Readers. In commemoration of world blood donors day, 14th June. A BIG SHOUT-OUT TO ALL BLOOD DONORS! Source: Pixabay WHAT IS BLOOD DONATION Blood donation is a voluntary procedure a person goes through which can help save lives. This involves taking blood from a person(donor) to be transfused immediately or at a later date.                                         Source: Pixabay TYPES OF BLOOD DONATION There are several types of blood donation and each type is expected to meet different medical needs. These donations are; 1. Power Red Donation:  Source: Pixabay This is when you give a concentrated dose of red cells, the part of your blood used every day for those needing transfusions as part of their care. This type of donation uses an automated process that separates your red blood cells from the other blood components, and ...

    FIRST AID                                             Source:  Google Good day, Amazing Readers. Your first aid advocate is here to make you enjoy your time. Get chilled water and a snack while you read and learn the basics of first aid…….        WHAT IS FIRST AID? First aid is the first skilled assistance given to an injured, wounded, or sick person before the arrival of medical personnel or before getting to the hospital.  Anyone can administer first aid. First aid is not for some or a category of people, irrespective of age, class, gender, title, or race. I always say “FIRST AID IS FOR EVERYONE”.   WHO IS A FIRST AIDER? A First Aider is a person who has possessed adequate knowledge of first aid and can administer it on the casualty at the time needed.   HOW TO BECOME A FIRST AIDER. Becomi...