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BLOOD DONATION 1

 


BLOOD DONATION 1






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In commemoration of world blood donors day, 14th June.


A BIG SHOUT-OUT TO ALL BLOOD DONORS!

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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. 

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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: 


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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 then safely and comfortably returns your plasma and platelets to you.  Learn more about Power Red donations.



 2.  Whole Blood Donation: 


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Whole blood is the most flexible and common type of donation. Donated blood can be transfused in its original form, or used to help more people when separated into specific components of red cells, plasma, and platelets. Learn more about whole blood donations.

3.  Platelet Donation: 


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Platelets are tiny cells in your blood that form clots and stop bleeding. Platelets are most often used by cancer patients and others facing life-threatening illnesses and injuries. More about platelet donations. Learn 



4. Plasma Donation:



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This procedure involves you giving plasma, a part of your blood used to treat patients in emergencies. AB plasma can be given to anyone regardless of their blood type. The plasma is collected through an automated process that separates plasma from other blood components, and it safely and comfortably returns your red blood cells and platelets to you.  Learn more about plasma donation.



WHY DO I NEED TO KNOW MY BLOOD TYPE?

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Blood types are determined by the presence or absence of certain antigens – substances that can trigger an immune response if they are foreign to the body. Since some antigens can trigger a patient's immune system to attack the transfused blood, safe blood transfusions depend on careful blood typing and cross-matching. Knowing your blood type enables you to know what blood type is safe for you if you need a transfusion or during blood donation.




BLOOD TYPES


There are four major blood groups determined by the presence or absence of two antigens, A and B, on the surface of red blood cells. In addition to the A and B antigens, there is a protein called the Rh factor, which can be either present (+) or absent (–), creating the 8 most common blood types (A+, A-,  B+, B-,  O+, O-,  AB+, AB-).


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  • A universal red cell donor has Type O negative (O-tive/O-) blood.

  • A universal plasma donor has Type AB blood.



WHO IS A UNIVERSAL BLOOD DONOR?


Universal donors are those with an O-negative blood type. This is because O-negative blood can be used in transfusions for any blood type, meaning A+, A-, B+, B-, O+, O-, AB+, AB-.


 O blood types (O+ & O-) are in short supply and high demand by hospitals because it is the most common blood type and because type O negative blood is the universal blood type needed for emergency transfusions and for immune deficient infants.


  • Only 7% of the population is O negative.









HOW IS MY BLOOD TYPE DETERMINED?


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Blood types are inherited. It is just like eye color, genotype, and blood type is passed genetically from your parents. Whether your blood group is type A, B, AB, or O is based on the blood types of your mother and father.




In conclusion, blood donation is possible. I was a beneficiary and it saved my life. Let us all come together to save more lives through blood donation.


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널리 진주 said…
I never knew blood donation had types. Now, I know. Thank you.💗
June 14, 2023 at 12:49 PM
FADESTH said…
I am glad you now know.
Thanks for reading.
December 21, 2023 at 6:28 PM
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