Blood Donation!!!

I came across this topic in Red FM and it reminds me of my 1st time blood donation in university. I'm kinda worry and scare but have to act "man" and "macho" in front of my uni-mate. Everything just happen so fast and it's done. I had save someone life at the age of 18. How bout you? Have you ever donate blood? It doesn't need money to save and help someone. You only needs to donate some of your bloods and  what is equally important is that blood donation do really good for our health. I do understand that some people are afraid of pain and being misleading from "some" people about blood donation. Thus, i would like to take this opportunity to highlight a few important information about blood donation. Hope this will change your mind and start donating blood now.

What is Blood donation?

There are fears that a blood donation will leave us deficient and thin. It is just a myth and the fact is just opposite.  Blood donation is actually healthy for us. It ensures fresh blood production within our body and the donated blood is recovered within a short period of time.

Can I donate blood?

Yes you can, if you satisfy these conditions. (Congrates that you have pass the 1st criteria and a step nearer to saving life)

·         A donor should be between 18-55 years with a body weight of 50 kg and above.

·         The pulse rate and temperature should be normal.

·         The blood pressure should be within a normal range.

·         Not in starvation or special dieting program.

Who can’t donate blood?

Do take note that not everyone could donate and we should strictly follow. (It's fine and don't feel bad if you falls under this categories, you may help out in other ways such as promoting the importance of blood donation or becoming a voluntary in blood donation drive)

·         Individuals with history of epilepsy, abnormal bleeding, asthma and cardiovascular problems.

·         Pregnant, lactating and menstruating women.

·         Those suffering from diseases like jaundice, malaria, hepatitis, measles and syphilis.

·         People who have undergone surgery and blood transfusion.

·         Individuals who have consumed alcohol.

How much blood is collected and what is done with it?

Only 350 -450 ml of blood is collected from us. It seem a lot but remember, we have 5-6 litres of blood flowing through our body. The withdrawn volume is restored within 24 hours and the haemoglobin and cell components are restored in 5-8 weeks. Therefore, we can donate blood every three months.

Who needs blood?

Report shows that someone needs blood every 2 seconds. The list is a long one, here are few recipients that i would like to highlight.

·         Accident victims

·         Premature babies

·         Patients undergoing major surgeries require whole blood

·         Patients suffering from anemia

·         Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

·         Fresh frozen plasma is used for patients having massive transfusions

·         Patients with hemophilia

Lastly, always remember friends, your children, your parents, your grandparents, your relatives, your neighbors, your friends and even you may require blood due to some unfortunate conditions. Donate blood and save live. If your keen to donate blood, you may check in http://www.pdn.org.my for the time and location of donation. Any sharing could email to voiceout@hotmail.my. There is a short clip to share with you all and i do believe everyone should play a role in saving life.

~One Donor can save many Lives~