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There is still no way to manufacture blood artificially. This means that the blood needs of people who are sick or injured must be met with blood from voluntary donations. Donate blood – you may be the one who needs it one day!.
HOW DOES BLOOD DONATION WORK?
People who are about to donate blood for the first time often have questions. How does blood donation work? Am I actually eligible to donate? What does the blood donation process involve? The most important information is collected for you here.
WHO CAN DONATE BLOOD?
In principle, any healthy person between the ages of 18 and 60 who weighs more than 50 kg can donate blood. Regular donors can continue to donate blood until they turn 75, provided they are in good health. This quick check will tell you whether you are currently eligible to donate.
WHEN AND WHERE CAN I DONATE BLOOD?
You can visit the nearest blood bank or teaching hospital to donate blood at your convenience. You can also join our donor registry by filling and submitting the form below. You will be contacted by Raham Foundation when there is a need.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN YOU GO TO DONATE BLOOD?
Upon accepting to donate blood, You will first be asked a series of questions which you are to answer honestly. It is used to assess your current state of health and determine whether you are eligible to donate. If you are unsure about some questions, make sure to clarify those points in the personal interview with the member of the medical staff afterwards.
Next, your blood pressure and pulse will be measured, and your blood PCV level will be checked with a finger prick test or by withdrawing a small sample of blood in a syringe. We need to be certain that you do not have anemia and will not be put at risk by donating blood, so the PCV check is important. In light of all the findings, the staff will determine if you can donate. If everything is fine, the donation can go ahead.
Actually drawing the blood takes about ten minutes. The staff will make sure that you barely feel the needle going in. A total of 450 ml of blood will be drawn: a healthy body can tolerate the loss of that volume well. After donation, the needle will be removed, the insertion point be disinfected and a small plaster or bandage will be applied.
Snack and relaxation break: After your donation, you will be offered a light snack and a beverage. Take advantage of this offer! A 10 to 15-minute rest after the donation will do you good. Drinking plenty of fluids is important. It helps your body replace the blood fluid you donated.
DONOR REGISTRY FORM
Fill and submit the form below to join the Life Saver Blood Donor Registry. As a registered life-saver, you would be contacted when there is a need for blood donation