Blood donations are always needed. Maybe you’ve already heard some the statistics: A single car accident victim may need up to 100 units of blood or somewhere in the U.S., every 2 seconds, someone needs blood. If you’re waiting for the perfect season or the right time to attend a blood drive, the time is now. If you need more… Read more →
Blood is by far one of the most crucial components of the entire body. It performs a large number of functions that are crucial the overall wellbeing of the individual. Blood regulates homeostasis, provides nutrients to the various parts of the body and takes away toxins to the appropriate organs for disposal. However, there are many diseases which results in… Read more →
We’ve all seen them—big vans with smiling nurses outside, and people waiting in line to do a good deed: donate blood to those who desperately need it. Maybe you regularly donate blood. Or, maybe you normally walk past the vans, thinking how nice it is that people take part, but don’t sign up to donate yourself. Whether it’s for the… Read more →
When envisioning what a blood donation may look like, an image of what is called a ‘whole blood’ donation often comes to mind. In a whole blood donation, a donor will sit down, an IV needle will be inserted into his arm, and one pint of blood will be collected into a clear bag suspended above him. While it is… Read more →
Your blood donation can make the difference between life and death for a car crash victim. A single patient with a serious injury may require as much as 100 pints of blood, reports the American Red Cross. Type O negative is often in short supply because it can be given to patients of all blood types in emergency situations. Hospitals… Read more →
The decision to donate blood is a potentially lifesaving one, but it’s also a very personal choice that should be made only after careful consideration. We can’t be expected to make such an important decision unless we have all the facts. The Blood Donor Safety team understands that and, as part of our effort to educate and assist donors with… Read more →
