1.Blood Donation Camp A Humble Initiative ofDan Mitra Mandal (DMM) to Save LivesDan Mitra Mandal (DMM)Bopal Ahmedabad. danmitramandal@gmail.com

2. Importance of Blood donation Blood can be defined as the fluid we have in ourbodies that carries oxygen from the lungs to therest of the body. It also carries waste to beeliminated from the body. We have between 4 and 6 liters of blood in ouradult bodies depending on size. Millions of peoplewill need blood this year. There are tens ofthousands of pints of blood that are needed everyday to help people. 3. Importance of blood donation Some of the reasons people need bloodtransfusions are: Accidents Cancer Sickle Cell Premature birth Surgery 4. Importance of blood donation Almostall serious health issues use blooddonated by people like you and me to save lives.Blood that is donated last a little more than 40days. Then it must be disposed of. That meanswe need to constantly replenish the blood so it isthere when someone needs it. Your blood could save a baby, a child, a mother, afather, a grandfather or a grandmother. One cannot make blood, it is a gift we all haveinside of us to give to those who areinjured, sick, or in need. Those are the bestreasons to donate blood. Not everyone can save a life. But you have anopportunity to. Dont waste it. 5. Importance of blood donation Blood is a liquid connective tissue that maintains the life process by continuous circulation. It travels about 100,000 miles in just few hours. Blood cells originate in bone marrows. Bone marrow is the soft and spongy material in the centre of the bone. 6. Importance of blood donation Bloodcontains cells called the erythrocytes (RBC), leucocytes (WBC) and platelets suspended in a straw coloured fluid called the plasma. The primary function of RBC is to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide. They are characterized by the presence of haemoglobin (Hgb), an iron containing protein. 7. Importance of blood donation The white blood cells (WBC) fight against bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections. The platelets are responsible for blood clotting. 8. Who can donate the blood? Donor should be between 18-55 years of age witha weight of 50 kg or above with pulse rate, bodytemperature and blood pressure should benormal. Both men and women can donate. There are only few conditions in which donorsare permanently excluded. The donor with historyof epilepsy, psychotic disorders, abnormalbleedingtendencies, severeasthma, cardiovascular disorders, malignancy arepermanently unfit for blood donation. 9. Who can donate the blood? Donors sufferingfromdisease like hepatitis, malaria, measles, mumps, and syphilis may donate blood after full recovery with 3-6 months gap. Also people who have undergone surgery, blood transfusion may safely donate blood after 6-12 mths for woman donors who are pregnant or lactating blood is not taken as their iron reserves are already on the lower side. 10. How much blood can be taken? Our body has 5.5 litre of blood of which only 350 ml - 450 ml of blood is taken depending upon weight of donor. Majority of healthy adults can tolerate withdrawal of one unit of blood. The withdrawn blood volume is restored within 24 hours and the hemoglobin and cell components are restored in 2 months. Therefore it is safe to donate blood every three months. 11. What is done with the blood collected? The blood collected in sterile, pyrogen free containers with anticoagulants like CPDA or CPDA with SAGM. This prevents clotting and provides nutrition for the cells. This blood is stored at 2-6 C or -20 C depending on the component prepared. Donated blood undergoes various tests like blood grouping antibody detection,testing ofinfections like hepatitis, AIDS, Malaria, syphilis and before it reaches the recipient it undergoes compatibility testing with the recipient blood. 12. Modern Blood Transfusion: Modern blood transfusion basically deals with the optimal use of one unit of blood. One unit of whole blood is separated into components making it available to different patients according to their requirement. Thus one unit of blood is converted into packed cell volume, fresh frozen plasma, platelet concentrate, cryoprecipitate and granulocytes concentrate. Another important practice is apheresis. 13. Modern Blood Transfusion: This is separation of only desired component from the donor and return the remaining constituent back to donor. This technique is also used for remaining pathological substance in patients. Withdrawal of blood for transfusion is regarded as a safe procedure now and blood donor has emerged as the single most vital link. 14. Myths about blood donation Blood donation is one of the noblest works. But, inspite of the various reasons, for donating bloodand encouraging others to do it, there are only fewwho actually do it. Need of the hour is to make people aware aboutthe facts and myths regarding blood donation. Sothat people can contribute by without any fear ordoubt. Many organizations organize blood donationcamps but they get only few participants, this is apitiable condition. There are too many mythsassociated with this noble cause that should becompletely eradicated as soon as possible. 15. Myths Vs FactsMyths Blood donation leads to weakness. Government hospitals prohibit blood from private Blood Banks. Blood Bank is a commercial and profit making activity. Women and girls cannot donate blood. 16. Myths Vs FactsFacts Blood donation never leads to weakness itmoreover brings in new energy. According to the NOC issued by theGovernment of India, government hospitalscan take blood from any licensed Blood Bank. Blood Bank is completely a no profit, no lossservice. Any healthy person, weighing more than 45kgs. and in the age group of 18 to 60 candonate blood irrespective of their gender. 17. Useful information to donors Universal Donor: O- (negative) group Universal Receiver: AB+( positive) group Life of Blood Storage: Whole Blood : 35 Days RBC: 42 Days RDP: 5 Days FFP and Cryo: 1 Year Also, while receiving blood you should take care of the expiry date of the blood and the blood group which are mentioned on Blood Bag. 18. Instructions to blood donorsbefore blood donation Take light refreshment / food before blood donation.(2 hours before) Any healthy person, from the age of 18 years with aweight of 45 kgs and above can donate blood. Women should avoid blood donation during theirmenstrual bleeding. Person who has consumed alchocol should avoidgiving blood for next 24 hours. Person who had recent attack of infection likeJaundice, Typhoid, Malaria, Rubella, etc., should notgive blood. Person who had undergone major surgery shouldavoid blood donation for 6 months. Pregnancy, lactating women should avoid blooddonation. 19. Instructions to blood donorsafter blood donation After donating blood, do not get up from the bedimmediately. Lie down for next 5 minutes. Sit upfor sometime and if you do not feel anythingunusual, get up and proceed to the refreshmentarea. Please keep the arm of blood donation raised for10 minutes with firm pressure at the site ofdonation. After blood donation, Please go to therefreshment room and have the refreshment. Plaster will be stuck at the venipunture site, fromwhere blood has been collected. Your blood donation card, mentioning your bloodgroup will be issued to you at the Camp spot. 20. Instructions to blood donors after blood donation Yourblood will be tested for HIV 1 & 2Ab, HBsAg, HCV Ab, MP, MF & VDRL. After blood donation:- Drink plenty of liquids for the whole day. Eat well and do not remain hungry. Do not smoke for half an hour. Do not do any heavy exercises on that day. Do not drive any vehicle for 1-2 hours. Do not participate in sports and games on the day of blood donation. If there is any bleeding from the place from whereblood is collected, apply pressure and raise thearm for a few minutes. 21. Instructions to blood donors after blood donation If there is any swelling or bluish discolouration orpain at the site of blood donation apply ice. Theswelling and colour will resolve in 2-3 days. If you feel giddy or weak after blood donation, liedown with legs elevated or sit down with the headbetween knees. If the symptoms persist or if thereis any other problem, please consult your doctoror contact our Medical Officer. Remove the plaster applied after 5-6 hours. You can donate blood again, only after 3 monthsfor (male) and 4 months for (female). 22. BLOOD DONATION CAMP BY DMM In this regards,We Dan Mitra Mandal (DMM) AndGreen cross laboratory together organizing blooddonation campOn08/07/2012 SUNDAYVenue:Purushotam Dham, New Anand AshramOpp. Ghumagam Last Bus StandGhumagam Ahmedabad.TIME: 09.00 am --- 03.00 pm 23. BLOOD DONATION CAMP BY DMMSo this time, my dear friends, Donate Blood and give somebody a GIFT OF LIFE . 24. Looking forward for your huge affirmative response See you at event on 08th July -2012 from 09:00 am to 03:00 pm. 25. CONTACT:FOR ANY ASSISTANCE, QUERY OR DETAILS:Mr. Maheshdan: 099250 44100Mr. Jayesh: 099249 11142Mr. Vishal: 098244 35807Mr. Ram: 093761 32876Mr. Vipul: 092282 88755Mr. Vivek: 088660 18436Mr. Chirag: 094280 00005Mr. Krishna: 099252 67267