Welcome to Rotary and Blood Bank Society Centre
Rotary and Blood Bank Society Resource Centre
Today, blood donation has become an increasingly important facet of public health. It transcends barriers of caste, creed, status and truly symbolizes the universality of the human race.
WHAT IS BLOOD?
Blood is the red coloured fluid flowing continuously in our body’s circulatory system. About 1/12th of the body weight of a healthy individual is blood. On an average there are about 5 – 6 litres of blood present.
HOW IS BLOOD FORMED?
Blood consists of RBCs, WBCs, platelets suspended in plasma. In early embryonic life blood cells are formed in liver and spleen. But by the fifth month the Haemopoiesis (i.e., formation of blood.) occurs in bone marrow and lymphatic tissues.
HEALTHY DONOR
Any person within the age group of 18 – 60 years with a body weight as minimum 45 kgs, and having hemoglobin content as minimum 12.5 gm%.
AFTER DONATING BLOOD
The donor needs rest, preferably lying down, so that the amount of blood that has been donated soon gets poured into the circulation from the body pools in a natural way. The donor should take it easy for about 15 – 20 minutes.
BEFORE DONATING BLOOD
Eat something substantial before your appointment. This might be cereal and toast for breakfast, or a sandwich at lunchtime. Please don’t come in on an empty stomach…
DURING DONATION
Giving blood takes just 5-10 minutes but you should allow about an hour from arrival to departure, which includes time for your interview and refreshments.
