BLOOD DONATION - ANAPHY LEC

450mL

of blood can save as many as three lives

There is no substitute for blood

Even with all of today's technology -

Blood Type O

The blood type most often requested by hospitals

8-12 pints of blood

Average adult has -

0.5 pints of blood

A newborn has -

470 mL

A single unit of blood taken during a whole blood donation which is less than 10% of your total blood volume

B negative

People with this blood type are often urged to donate blood as only 2% of the population has this blood type.

18 - 60 years old

Individuals eligible to donate blood must be between the ages of -

16 - 17 years old

Donors should present a waiver signed by their parents or guardians

110 lbs. or 50 kg.

Weigh at least for donation

50-100 beats/minute

Have a pulse rate between -

90 - 150 mmhg

Have a blood pressure between (SYSTOLIC) -

60 - 100 mmHg

Have a blood pressure between (DIASTOLIC) -

During the past months

Have not received blood transfusion

Past 12 months

Not had any surgical procedure or major illnesses

Within the last 12 months

Had a tattoo, ear piercing, acupuncture or accidental needlestick

Within the last 8 weeks

Used anti-acne medicines

Within the last 4 weeks

Had any immunization/vaccines or took pills/medication

Within the last 3 weeks

Had fever

Within the last 72 hours

Had dental work or taken aspirin

Within the last 12 hours

Had taken alcoholic beverages

James Harrison

an Australian blood donor known for donating blood over 1,000 times, contributing to the creation of a life-saving anti-D immunoglobulin for Rh-negative patients.

2 units

How much blood does a Hip placement surgery need?

4 units a month

How much blood does a Aplastic Anemia need?

5 units

How much blood does a Cancer Treatment need?

5 units

How much blood does a Cardiovascular surgery need?

2 to 8 units

How much blood does a Internal bleeding need?

8 units a week

How much blood does a Leukemia need?

50 units

How much blood does a auto accident need?