Dan Mitra Mandal (DMM) and Green Cross Laboratory are organizing a blood donation camp on July 8th, 2012 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Purushotam Dham, New Anand Ashram in Ahmedabad. The camp aims to collect blood donations to save lives. Donors are encouraged to donate blood which is needed for accident victims, cancer patients, and those undergoing surgery. Proper nutrition and rest is advised before and after donating blood.

1. Blood Donation Camp
A Humble Initiative of
Dan Mitra Mandal (DMM)
to Save Lives
Dan Mitra Mandal (DMM)
Bopal – Ahmedabad.
danmitramandal@gmail.com

2. Importance of Blood donation
 Blood can be defined as the fluid we have in our
bodies that carries oxygen from the lungs to the
rest of the body. It also carries waste to be
eliminated from the body.
 We have between 4 and 6 liters of blood in our
adult bodies depending on size. Millions of people
will need blood this year. There are tens of
thousands of pints of blood that are needed every
day to help people.

3. Importance of blood donation
 Some of the reasons people need blood
transfusions are:
 Accidents
 Cancer
 Sickle Cell
 Premature birth
 Surgery

4. Importance of blood donation
 Almost all serious health issues use blood
donated by people like you and me to save lives.
Blood that is donated last a little more than 40
days. Then it must be disposed of. That means
we need to constantly replenish the blood so it is
there when someone needs it.
 Your blood could save a baby, a child, a mother, a
father, a grandfather or a grandmother.
 One cannot make blood, it is a gift we all have
inside of us to give to those who are
injured, sick, or in need. Those are the best
reasons to donate blood.
 Not everyone can save a life. But you have an
opportunity to. Don't waste it.

5. Importance of blood donation
 Blood is a liquid connective tissue that maintains
the life process by continuous circulation. It
travels about 100,000 miles in just few hours.
Blood cells originate in bone marrows. Bone
marrow is the soft and spongy material in the
centre of the bone.

6. Importance of blood donation
 Blood contains cells called the erythrocytes
(RBC), leucocytes (WBC) and platelets
suspended in a straw coloured fluid called the
plasma. The primary function of RBC is to
transport oxygen and carbon dioxide. They are
characterized by the presence of haemoglobin
(Hgb), an iron containing protein.

7. Importance of blood donation
 The white blood cells (WBC) fight against
bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections. The
platelets are responsible for blood clotting.

8. Who can donate the blood?
 Donor should be between 18-55 years of age with
a weight of 50 kg or above with pulse rate, body
temperature and blood pressure should be
normal.
 Both men and women can donate.
 There are only few conditions in which donors
are permanently excluded. The donor with history
of epilepsy, psychotic disorders, abnormal
bleeding tendencies, severe
asthma, cardiovascular disorders, malignancy are
permanently unfit for blood donation.

9. Who can donate the blood?
 Donors suffering from disease like
hepatitis, malaria, measles, mumps, and syphilis
may donate blood after full recovery with 3-6
months gap. Also people who have undergone
surgery, blood transfusion may safely donate
blood after 6-12 mths for woman donors who are
pregnant or lactating blood is not taken as their
iron reserves are already on the lower side.

10. How much blood can be taken?
 Our body has 5.5 litre of blood of which only 350
ml - 450 ml of blood is taken depending upon
weight of donor. Majority of healthy adults can
tolerate withdrawal of one unit of blood. The
withdrawn blood volume is restored within 24
hours and the hemoglobin and cell components
are restored in 2 months. Therefore it is safe to
donate blood every three months.

11. What is done with the blood
collected?
 The blood collected in sterile, pyrogen free
containers with anticoagulants like CPDA or
CPDA with SAGM. This prevents clotting and
provides nutrition for the cells. This blood is
stored at 2-6 C or -20 C depending on the
component prepared. Donated blood undergoes
various tests like blood grouping antibody
detection, testing of infections like
hepatitis, AIDS, Malaria, syphilis and before it
reaches the recipient it undergoes compatibility
testing with the recipient blood.

12. Modern Blood Transfusion:
 Modern blood transfusion basically deals with the
optimal use of one unit of blood. One unit of
whole blood is separated into components
making it available to different patients according
to their requirement. Thus one unit of blood is
converted into packed cell volume, fresh frozen
plasma, platelet concentrate, cryoprecipitate and
granulocytes concentrate. Another important
practice is apheresis.

13. Modern Blood Transfusion:
 This is separation of only desired component
from the donor and return the remaining
constituent back to donor. This technique is also
used for remaining pathological substance in
patients. Withdrawal of blood for transfusion is
regarded as a safe procedure now and blood
donor has emerged as the single most vital link.

14. Myths about blood donation
 Blood donation is one of the noblest works. But, in
spite of the various reasons, for donating blood
and encouraging others to do it, there are only few
who actually do it.
 Need of the hour is to make people aware about
the facts and myths regarding blood donation. So
that people can contribute by without any fear or
doubt.
 Many organizations organize blood donation
camps but they get only few participants, this is a
pitiable condition. There are too many myths
associated with this noble cause that should be
completely eradicated as soon as possible.

15. Myths Vs Facts
Myths
 Blood donation leads to weakness.
 Government hospitals prohibit blood from private
Blood Banks.
 Blood Bank is a commercial and profit making
activity.
 Women and girls cannot donate blood.

16. Myths Vs Facts
Facts
 Blood donation never leads to weakness it
moreover brings in new energy.
 According to the NOC issued by the
Government of India, government hospitals
can take blood from any licensed Blood Bank.
 Blood Bank is completely a no profit, no loss
service.
 Any healthy person, weighing more than 45
kgs. and in the age group of 18 to 60 can
donate blood irrespective of their gender.

17. Useful information to donors
 Universal Donor: O- (negative) group
 Universal Receiver: AB+( positive) group
 Life of Blood Storage:
 Whole Blood : 35 Days
 RBC: 42 Days
 RDP: 5 Days
 FFP and Cryo: 1 Year
 Also, while receiving blood you should take
care of the expiry date of the blood and the
blood group which are mentioned on Blood
Bag.

18. Instructions to blood donors
before blood donation
 Take light refreshment / food before blood donation.
(2 hours before)
 Any healthy person, from the age of 18 years with a
weight of 45 kgs and above can donate blood.
 Women should avoid blood donation during their
menstrual bleeding.
 Person who has consumed alchocol should avoid
giving blood for next 24 hours.
 Person who had recent attack of infection like
Jaundice, Typhoid, Malaria, Rubella, etc., should not
give blood.
 Person who had undergone major surgery should
avoid blood donation for 6 months.
 Pregnancy, lactating women should avoid blood
donation.

19. Instructions to blood donors
after blood donation
 After donating blood, do not get up from the bed
immediately. Lie down for next 5 minutes. Sit up
for sometime and if you do not feel anything
unusual, get up and proceed to the refreshment
area.
 Please keep the arm of blood donation raised for
10 minutes with firm pressure at the site of
donation.
 After blood donation, Please go to the
refreshment room and have the refreshment.
 Plaster will be stuck at the venipunture site, from
where blood has been collected.
 Your blood donation card, mentioning your blood
group will be issued to you at the Camp spot.

20. Instructions to blood donors
after blood donation
 Your blood will be tested for HIV 1 & 2
Ab, HBsAg, HCV Ab, MP, MF & VDRL.
 After blood donation:-
 Drink plenty of liquids for the whole day.
 Eat well and do not remain hungry.
 Do not smoke for half an hour.
 Do not do any heavy exercises on that day.
 Do not drive any vehicle for 1-2 hours.
 Do not participate in sports and games on the
day of blood donation.
 If there is any bleeding from the place from where
blood is collected, apply pressure and raise the
arm for a few minutes.

21. Instructions to blood donors
after blood donation
 If there is any swelling or bluish discolouration or
pain at the site of blood donation apply ice. The
swelling and colour will resolve in 2-3 days.
 If you feel giddy or weak after blood donation, lie
down with legs elevated or sit down with the head
between knees. If the symptoms persist or if there
is any other problem, please consult your doctor
or contact our Medical Officer.
 Remove the plaster applied after 5-6 hours.
 You can donate blood again, only after 3 months
for (male) and 4 months for (female).

22. BLOOD DONATION CAMP BY
DMM
In this regards,
We Dan Mitra Mandal (DMM)
And
Green cross laboratory together organizing blood
donation camp
On
08/07/2012 – SUNDAY
Venue:
Purushotam Dham, New Anand Ashram
Opp. Ghumagam Last Bus Stand
Ghumagam – Ahmedabad.
TIME: 09.00 am --- 03.00 pm

23. BLOOD DONATION CAMP BY
DMM
So this time, my dear
friends, ‘Donate Blood’ and
give somebody a GIFT OF
LIFE .

24.  Looking forward for your huge
affirmative response
 See you at event on 08th July -2012
from 09:00 am to 03:00 pm.

25. CONTACT:
FOR ANY ASSISTANCE, QUERY OR DETAILS:
Mr. Maheshdan: 099250 44100
Mr. Jayesh: 099249 11142
Mr. Vishal: 098244 35807
Mr. Ram: 093761 32876
Mr. Vipul: 092282 88755
Mr. Vivek: 088660 18436
Mr. Chirag: 094280 00005
Mr. Krishna: 099252 67267