SOUTHERN RAILWAY

TRIVANDRUM DIVISION
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT

KRISHNARAJ V NAIR
CHIEF HEALTH INSPECTOR
THRISSUR RAILWAY
STATION
INDIAN RAILWAYS
ഒരാൾ സ്വന്തം സമ്മതത്തോടെ മറ്റൊരാൾക്കോ,
സൂക്ഷിക്കുന്നതിനു വേണ്ടിയോ ശാസ്ത്രീയമായ
മാർഗ്ഗങ്ങളിലൂടെ രക്തം ദാനം ചെയ്യുന്ന
പ്രക്രിയയാണ് സന്നദ്ധ രക്തദാനം (Voluntary Blood
Donation)
18നും 65നും ഇടയിൽ പ്രായവും, കുറഞ്ഞത് 45
കിലോഗ്രാം ഭാരവും, ശാരീരികവും
മാനസികവുമായ ആരോഗ്യവുമുള്ള ഏതൊരാള്‍
ക്കും മൂന്ന് മാസം കൂടുമ്പോള്‍ രക്ത ദാനം
ചെയ്യാവുന്നതാണ്
 Blood –BASIC Facts
Blood flows everywhere through the human
body.
We cannot live without it.
The heart pumps blood to all our body cells,
supplying them with oxygen and food.
Blood also carries proteins and cell fragments
called platelets that let blood clot where there
has been an injury.
 Composition of blood
Red cells (Erythrocytes): blood cells that transport oxygen
to body cells and remove carbon dioxide from the
bloodstream.

White cells (Leukocytes):These cells constitute body’s

Defense Mechanism.

Platelets: blood cells that help control bleeding by

helping the clotting process. Platelets are commonly used
in treating cancers like leukemia.

Plasma: consisting of 92 percent water, 7 percent

protein, 1 percent minerals, it's the source for gamma
globulin, albumin and clotting factors.
 Did You Know???
 450ml of blood can save as many as three lives.

 Every two seconds, someone in India needs blood.

 One out of every three of us will need blood in our life

time.

 Even with all of today’s technology, there is no substitute

for blood.

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 Facts must know
A person has 5 - 6 liters of blood in their body.

A person can donate blood every 90 days (3 months).

Body recovers the Blood very quickly:

Blood plasma volume– within 24 - 48 hours

Red Blood Cells – in about 3 weeks

Platelets & White Blood Cells – within minutes

 Blood Donation-a way to earned highest respect

The best service among mankind is Blood Donation .

Blood Donation is just a small gesture but it has tremendous impact on the
welfare of human beings.

Blood is life and there is no other substitute for human blood as it can neither
be manufactured nor replaced by animal blood.

Since blood can not be stored for long periods of time and there is a
continuous demand for it, thus it should be donated regularly.
Common Blood Groups
Blood type Compatibility
TYPES OF BLOOD DONATION
Whole Blood Donation. Whole blood is the most flexible type of donation.
Power Red Donation. During a Power Red donation, you give a concentrated
dose of red cells, the part of your blood used every day for those needing
transfusions as part of their care. ...
Platelet Donation.
Plasma Donation.
 Some Reasons to Donate Blood
Blood is always needed for,
 Accident victims.
 Cancer patients.
 Blood disorder patients.
 Surgery patients.
 Pre-mature, pre term babies
 and many others…….

 1 of out 10 hospital patients needs a

blood transfusion
 4.5 million Indians lives are saved by
blood transfusions each year
 Pre-Donation information
• Blood is taken ONLY from Voluntary Donors
• Using sterile, disposable blood bags &
instruments
• Donated Blood is tested and separated into
components benefiting 3-4 patients
• It is safe to donate every 3 months
 Donor Eligibility Criteria
Who can donate?
• Age: 18 - 60 years
• Weight : > 45 kgs
• Hemoglobin level: >12 gms/dl for men and 12.5 gms/dl
for women
• In good health

Men can give blood every 12 weeks and women

can give blood every 16 weeks. This is because
men generally have higher iron levels than
women.
രക്തദാനം ചെയ്യാന്‍ പാടില്ലാത്തവര്‍?

1. എച്ച്ഐവി/എയ്ഡ്സ് ഹെപ്പറ്റൈറ്റിസ് ബി/സി എന്നിവയോ രക്തത്തിലൂടെ പകരുന്ന

രോഗങ്ങളോ ഉള്ളവര്‍ക്ക് രക്തം ദാനം ചെയ്യാന്‍ സാധിക്കില്ല.

2. മലേറിയ വന്നിട്ടുള്ളവര്‍ അതിനു ശേഷം 12 മാസത്തിനുള്ളില്‍ രക്തം ദാനം ചെയ്യാന്‍

പാടില്ല.

3. മഞ്ഞപ്പിത്തം പിടിപ്പെട്ടു ഒരു വര്‍ഷത്തേക്ക് രക്തദാനം പാടില്ല.

4. മദ്യം, മയക്കുമരുന്ന് ഇവ ഉപയോഗിച്ചവര്‍ രക്തം ദാനം ചെയ്യാന്‍ പാടില്ല.

5. ഉയര്‍ന്ന രക്തസമ്മര്‍ദ്ദം ഉള്ളവര്‍, പ്രമേഹ രോഗത്തിന്റെ പാര്‍ശ്വഫലങ്ങള്‍ ഉളവായിട്ടുള്ള

വ്യക്തികള്‍ പൊതുവേ രക്തദാനതിനു യോഗ്യരല്ല.

6. സ്ത്രീകള്‍ ഗര്‍ഭധാരണ സമയത്തും മുലയൂട്ടുന്ന അവസരത്തിലും രക്തദാനം നടത്താന്‍

പാടില്ല.
ടാറ്റൂ, ബോഡി പിയേഴ്‌സിങ് ഇവ ചെയ്തവര്‍ ആറുമാസത്തേക്ക് രക്തദാനം ചെയ്യരുത്.
The Donor Must ….
have had good rest / sleep
have had light meal
be mentally prepared
Do you think donating blood is harmful?
New, sterile disposable equipment is used for each donor,
so there's no risk of contracting a bloodborne infection
by donating blood.
If you're a healthy adult, you can usually donate a pint
of blood without endangering your health. Within 24 hours
of a blood donation, your body replaces the lost fluids.
 Post Donation Advice
Drink lots of fluids for next 24 hours
Avoid smoking for one hour & alcohol till after a meal
Don’t use elevator to go up immediately after donation as it will make
blood rush to your feet & make you dizzy!
Avoid highly strenuous exercises & games for a day
If you feel dizzy, lie down & put your feet up. You will be alright in 10-20
mins.
Remove band-aid after 4 hours. If it bleeds, apply pressure & reapply
band-aid.
Benefits of Donating Blood
Excuses For Not Donating Blood?

 I’m afraid of needles ...

 Others are donating enough.
 My blood type is not in demand.
 They wouldn’t want my blood because of the illnesses I’ve had
 I’m afraid of catching a disease.
 I Don’t have any spare blood to donate.
 My Blood isn’t rich Enough.
 I’m afraid of being turned down.
 They’ll Take Too much blood and I’ll feel Weak.
 I’m too Busy.”
 World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year on 14 June.
 World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year on the day of birthday
anniversary of Karl Landsteiner on 14 June 1868.
“Donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives”
 National Voluntary Blood Donation Day

1st October is celebrated as the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day in India to
recognize and commemorate the immense contribution made by Dr Jai Gopal Jolly on
his birthday.

"Father of Transfusion Medicine in India".

Make Blood Donation a HABIT
Donate regularly – every 3 months to
commemorate special days like birthdays,
anniversaries ….
Motivate others to donate
Refer your friends and relatives
Most people who have
never donated have
never been asked.

Posters don’t recruit

donors…people do
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Don't Wait to Donate Blood because it Always
Needed!!!
For you, it's just a few moments out of your day but for patients is
needed, because it may save their life.