Post Donation Problems

Bruising Although we hope that no donor will have any ill effects from giving blood, occasionally bruising of the arm may develop. The bruise can look very dramatic and some people may find this worrying, especially if it appears away from the donation area or is not visible until the next day. Bruising can look very nasty, but it is usually harmless and will disperse with time. Follow the link below for more.. Fainting It is important to be aware that some donors feel faint after giving blood. During blood donation 8-10% of the blood volume is removed.

While you donate

On arrival at a blood bank, you will be asked to fill a few details on a donor form. After you pass this simple medical screening process, you will be escorted to a blood donation area. The actual blood donation takes about 10 minutes. While the blood is being taken you must keep pressing the sponge provided. That ensures good blood circulation. Please do not get up immediately after donating blood. You must allow the blood flow in the body to normalize by lying down for 5 more minutes.

Medical Eligibility

  1. Have you any reason to believe that you may be infected by either Hepatitis, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, and/or venereal disease ?
  2. In the last 6 months have you had any history of the following:- - Unexplained weight loss - Repeated Diarrhoea - Swollen glands - Continuous low-grade fever
  3. In the last 6 months have you had any :- - Tattooing - Ear Piercing - Dental Extraction
  4. Do you suffer from or have suffered from any of the following diseases? - Heart Disease - Lung Disease - Kidney Disease - Cancer / Malignant Disease - Epilepsy - Diabetes - Tuberculosis -

Some Important Facts

  • Every 80 seconds someone needs blood in Bangalore.
  • Only 45% of Blood in India comes from Voluntary Donors
  • Only about 40 per cent of the blood collected each year is donated in developing countries which are home to over 80 per cent of the world’s population
  • The average number of blood donations per 1,000 population is 12 times higher in high-income countries than in lowincome countries
  • 500,000 women die each year from haemorrhage during pregnancy and childbirth, emergency situations

    • Top 10 Reasons to donate blood

    1) You will get free snacks after donating. 2) You might be able to get some time off school. 3) It’s quick and easy. It doesn’t take long and you can donate at a donor centre or at one of our mobile units. 4) You can spare it! Most people have got enough blood to spare … but there are lots more people that need it. 5) You will get lots of sympathy from your friends and family when they see the band-aid. 6) Only 3% of the population give blood regularly. Become one of an exclusive group. 7) Impress your friends by saving lives!

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    India harbors eighty percent of the entire population of the one horned rhinoceros in the world.
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