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individuals life.
2. Family members are often the first option for donating blood to patients in
need.
need of additional blood. Many people have donated blood during their lifetime. It is
important that everyone understands the importance of blood donation, and his or her
blood type have to be considered. The O negative blood is a universal donor. It is often
given to all patients in need of blood before their blood type is determined. It is often in
high demand as it can assist many patients. Furthermore, it is often in short supply. The
AB positive blood type is a universal receiver (WHO 9). The person can receive blood
from donors of all blood groups. The AB-positive plasma can be given to people from all
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blood types. It is common or patients who have lost a lot of blood, for newborns and
emergencies.
It is imperative that a blood donor is tested before donating blood. In this regard,
blood donation allows the donor to know their health status. It is to ascertain the safety
of the donated blood. A physician or a nurse carries out the tests before and after the
donation. It is done to ensure that the blood is free from any infectious diseases such as
Dou00 \p 77 \l 1033 ]. Through testing, the spread of infectious diseases from the donor
Some individuals cannot donate blood. These individuals are under the age of 16
and those over the age of 70. Furthermore, a person can only give blood once every 56
days. An individual who is suffering from an infection or has taken any medication within
the past two days cannot give blood. It is to ensure that the blood is not contaminated
with a disease or medication. A person should also be over 50 kilograms before they
Blood serves a variety of purposes in the body. Blood is part of the bodys
circulatory system. It is essential for the sustenance of life. Loss of blood in the body
can lead to death. The composition of blood includes red cells, white cells, plasma, and
Dou00 \p 22 \l 1033 ]. Specifically, blood is essential for the proper functioning of the
body.
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Blood plays an integral role in the oxygenation of the body. Moreover, it supplies
nutrients to the tissues, transports hormones, and removes waste. Additionally, blood
plays a significant role in the maintenance of body temperature and pH. It is vital to
ensure a balance in the body, and the sustenance of life[CITATION Den12 \p 101 \l
1033 ].
standard for patients with sickle cell anemia, burn victims, and other blood conditions
such as Leukemia. Furthermore, people suffering from cancer also require a blood
procedures like heart transplant or accidents will also require blood to replenish their
system.
Blood donation helps patients in need of blood. It ensures that their blood supply
is back to normal. Many patients will require blood that is more than one unit. It means
that blood donors ensure the survival of such patients[CITATION Dou00 \p 89 \l 1033 ].
For instance, an accident victim could require more than 100 units of blood, yet a
Blood donation can ensure the survival of a patient. It will ensure that the patient
is stabilized, and can regain their health quickly. In many cases, loss of life often occurs
Family members are often the first option for giving blood to patients in need. It
arises from the shortage of specific blood types in blood donation centers. Moreover,
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donations from the family will prevent a reduction in blood supply in the donation
other health organizations rely on the blood donation centers for blood. These are
organizations where blood donors donate blood. The centers test the blood and store it
(WHO 67). Additionally they make a repository of the various blood types that have
been donated.
Many people are encouraged to donate blood. The donation centers often make
Crisis-driven blood donation has also been eliminated by these centers. Initially, the
centers would make calls for blood donation during emergencies. Many issues often
characterized crisis-driven blood donations, as the blood was often unsuitable. It arises
when the donor decline to record their real medical history. Testing blood is a time-
Commercial blood donation centers have been closed. It arises from the high
number of contaminate blood donated. Moreover, people in need of money often refuse
to disclose their medical history. In this regard, the blood donated will often have
Blood donation centers often experience a lack of blood supply. It arises from the
low turnout rates for blood donations. Many people are not aware that they can donate
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centers to donate voluntarily. In the end, the blood donation centers often experience
essential in many hospitals. Many patients require a blood transfusion, which means
that blood donation centers often have to meet a large demand for blood yet they lack
the supply.
Blood donation drives are a common occurrence. This is done to meet the
demand for blood in donation centers. Blood donation drives are often carried out by
organization such as the American Red Cross and government hospitals. These drives
often encourage people from all occupations to donate blood. Additionally, the
for people to learn about blood donation and their role in society as blood donors.
The day focuses on thanking people who donate blood. Blood donation is importance,
and everyone who is over 16 years of age should be encouraged to donate. The blood
donation day celebrates blood donations, and acts as a day to donate blood. Moreover,
during the holiday many people are informed about the importance of blood donation
(WHO 78).
Blood donation has assisted many patients. People should understand the
importance of blood to encourage them to donate. It will prove vital in meeting the
demand for blood in donation centers. The donor has done the society a great service
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The process of donating blood is simple. A person donates about half a pint of
blood (500ml) per session. A man has about 8 pints and woman has about 5 pints.
Specifically, the donated blood is replenished within hours after donation. The process
takes about 10 minutes. The process first begins with registering. After that, the donor
then provides details about their medical history. A mini-physical exam is then carried
out to ensure the donor is physically healthy and can donate blood. Finally, the actual
donation occurs. Blood donation consists of several types. These are whole blood,
platelets, double red cells, and plasma[CITATION Mic11 \p 122 \l 1033 ]. Whole blood
donation is common. The other types of blood donation involve separating blood from
blood donation leads to reinvigoration of the donor. Once the donor gives blood, the
body is refilled with fresh and new blood. It means that blood donation does not lead to
lose of blood in the donor. Moreover, blood donation fosters unity and love within a
community (WHO 12). The act of donating blood is simply a show of love for
humankind.
In conclusion, it is important that every healthy individual donate blood. It will prevent the loss
of life of many patients in hospitals who require blood. Blood is tested before transfusion to the
recipient. Many blood donations centers carry out donation drives to encourage people to donate blood.
It is vital for all healthy persons in the society to give blood. It is recommended that people are educated
on the importance of donating blood.
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Starr, Douglas. Blood: An Epic History of Medicine and Commerce. London: Harper