Donating Blood

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There is tremendous demand for blood in hospitals. Many patients die because they are not able to cope with the loss of blood. Blood you donate is used to: Replace blood lost during injury as in accidents. Replace blood loss during major surgeries Help patients with blood disorders like haemophilia, Von Willebrand’s disease survive. Help burns patients receive plasma, that may be critical for their survival. Raise haemoglobin levels ( through transfusions) in patients with chronic ailments like kidney diseases, cancer and anaemia. Blood donation hardly makes a difference in terms of health to the donor, but it can help save the life of a patient. Who can donate blood? Some basic health conditions have to be met by donors: A donor should : Be above 18 years and below 60 years of age. Have a haemoglobin count that is not less than 12.5 g/dl Weigh not less than 45 kgs Have normal body temperature at the time of donation Have normal BP at the time of donation Should be free of any disease at the time of donation.