ISSUES RELATED TO BLOOD DONATION

NEWS

 In United Kingdom, gay men will be allowed to donate blood three

months after having sex rather than a year, under equalities reforms
announced by the Government.

 On May 22, 2013, Canadian Blood Services announced that the

deferral period as prescribed and enforced by Health Canada for men
who have had sex with men (MSM) would be decreased from a ban for
"even once since 1977" to "five years from last MSM [sexual] activity"
by the summer of 2013. The new policy came into effect on July 22,
2013. In June 2016, Canadian Blood services announced that Health
Canada had approved its request to shorten the MSM ban from five
years to one year, with this policy change to take effect on August 15,
2016.

As of August 2016 Canada's policies are now in line with countries

such as Britain, who allow MSM donations after a 12-month deferral
period.

EVENT OF BLOOD DONATION

Every year on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood
Donor Day (WBDD). The event, established in 2004, serves to raise
awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank blood
donors for their voluntary, life-saving gifts of blood.
 ORGANISATIONS
RELATED TO BLOOD
DONATION

The International Federation of Blood Donor Organizations (abbreviated IFBDO in English,

and FIODS in French and Spanish), is an international organization whose main stated aim is
self-sufficiency of the member states in blood proceeding from voluntary non-remunerated
blood donors, as well as harmonization of the security standards for blood donation and
inspection processes.

Canadian Blood Services is a not-for-profit charitable organization that operates

independently from government. It provides blood and blood products, as well as
transfusion and stem cell registry services, on behalf of all provincial and territorial
governments except Quebec.

The Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs

is a committee in the United Kingdom that advises the government on 'the
most appropriate ways to ensure the safety of blood, cells, tissues and
organs for transfusion or transplantation.

The National Blood Centre Of Malaysia also known as National Blood Bank (Malay
language: Pusat Darah Negara or its acronym PDN) is a Malaysia’s premiere blood
centre. It provides blood, blood components that are safe, adequate and appropriate
screening procedures in practice and storage in accordance with international standards.

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS) is a branch of the Australian Red Cross. It is
the body primarily responsible for blood donation and related services in Australia. Australian Red
Cross Blood Service employs around 3,700 employees across scientific, medical and support
services, processing over half a million non-remunerated blood donors each year.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is an executive non-departmental public body of

England's Department of Health and Social Care.Its remit is to provide a reliable, efficient
supply of blood, organs and associated services to the NHS (National Health Service)
Reducing Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose,
HbA1c, Low-Density Lipoprotein/High-
Density Lipoprotein Ratio and Heart Rate in
Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
-Research published in 2012 demonstrated that
Prevent the Accumulation
of Toxic Quantities
-In patients prone to iron
overload, blood donation
prevents the accumulation
of toxic quantities.

IMPORTANCE OF BLOOD
DONATION

Stimulate the Production of

Red Blood Cells
-When an individual donates
blood, the total red blood cells
Save Lives in his body reduces. This
forces the bone marrow to
-The blood donated can be produce new cells. The
used to save patients with individual will become more
haemophilia, leukaemia and energized and able to function
other illnesses and required for better.
surgery and accident victims.

Be between 16 and 60 years old Weigh at least 45 kg

Have a haemoglobin level of CRITERIA TO BE A BLOOD Not have had a

at least 12.5 g/dl.(Male donor DONOR fever in the last 3
is 13.0g/dl
 Weigh more than 50 kg Be at least 18 years old

CRITERIA TO BE AN
APREHESIS BLOOD DONOR

Not be more than 55 years old

(for new apheresis donors only) Not be more than 55 years
old (for new apheresis
donors only)
Have arm veins of
a suitable size

METHODS OF HANDLING AND STORING THE DONATED BLOOD

HANDLING
  Once dispensed, any packed red blood cells (PRBCs) shall be
immediately transported directly to the registered nurse (RN) or LIP
requesting the component for transfusion.

STORAGE/SHELF LIFE

 PRBCs are stored in a Blood Bank refrigerator at a temp of 1-6ºC until

issue. The shelf life is 42 days from the date of collection. The
expiration date is located on the unit(s).

RETURNS

 If the transfusion cannot be initiated within a time frame that would

allow for completion within 4 hours of time issued, return the
component to the Blood Bank.

EXCEPTION

 Blood can be stored in a Blood Bank validated cooler for up to 6 hours.

The cooler must be returned to the Blood Bank prior to the 6 hour
cooler expiration time. The cooler will then be repacked and reissued if
the blood products are still needed.
 The cooler expiration time is noted on the outside of the cooler.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

WEBSITES

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Federation_of_Blood_Donor_Organ
izations
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advisory_Committee_on_the_Safety_of_Blood,_
Tissues_and_Organs

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_blood_donation_agencies

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Red_Cross_Blood_Service

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Blood_Services

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Blood_Centre_(Malaysia)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NHS_Blood_and_Transplant

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Blood_Donor_Day

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_donation

https://www.hsa.gov.sg/content/hsa/en/Blood_Services/Blood_Donation/Can_
I_Donate/Donor_Criteria.html

https://www.utmb.edu/bloodbank/blood-bank-transfusion-services/component-
therapy/handling-storage-returns
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