Voluntary Blood Donation

Perspectives, Challenges & Imperatives

Sri. Kuldeep Shetty

Third Year MBBS, Mysore Medical College &

Member, Sri Sathya Sai Youth Wing, Mysore

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Objective

A detailed look at the facets of VoluntaryBlood Donation .

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Current Scenario in India Chronic shortage of blood

Demand outstrips the supply by 100%. Major shortfall in summer. Non availability of blood delays treatment.

Contamination occurs due to Professional donors. Non compliance of standards in blood collection,

testing & storage. Lack of awareness Poor infrastructure

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Facts about Blood Donation One unit is required in every 2 seconds.

One bag of blood can save 4 lives.

Average Indian hesitates to donate blood.

Sai Youth can minimise shortage by conducting Blood Donation Camps regularly.

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Goals of Voluntary Blood Donation

Increasing the supply of Safe Blood.

Strengthen the blood donation infrastructure.

Spreading awareness ( & increasing motivation).

Develop a robust donor base.

Standardise the blood donation camp procedures.

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Action Items

Conduct more blood donation camps.

Enlist dedicated donors.

Conduct donor education / awareness programs.

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Profile of an average Indian Willing to donate yet very apprehensive.

Appreciates the importance of blood donation.

Very conscious of the contamination issues.

Worried about side effects of blood donation.

Has a few misconceptions.

May not have attended a well arranged camp.

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Expectations of a Donor

Accredited & non-profit blood collecting agency. Directions to camp venue with timings. Cordial welcome & a soothing atmosphere. Minimum waiting time. Hygienic surroundings with seating arrangements. Disciplined volunteers with pleasant demeanor. Qualified medical team & standard procedures. Refreshments : palatable, hygienic and adequate. Appreciation after donation.

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Camp Prerequisites Prayer Medical team Venue Donor estimation Volunteer task assignment Campaigning + Advertising Camp layout planning Purchases + refreshments + items on hire Procedure to conduct a camp

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Camp Layout details Reception Registration Waiting area Medical checkup Blood donation Resting area + with refreshment counter Feedback + Gifts + Donor card Counseling area (optional) Stores Altar

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Floor PlanOM SRI SAI RAM

Reception Warm welcome to the donor. Breakfast verification / Arrange breakfast. Seating arrangements nearby. Donor directed to registration counter in a

sequence.

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Registration Fill up donor details

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Medical Checkup Weight, BP, hemoglobin measurement &

blood grouping.

General check up.

A few questions…

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Refreshment Nutritious, Light, Non Spicy (Sathwic)

Sandwich / Idly / Curd rice + Fruit / Fruit salad

Beverage ( non alcoholic/ non carbonated) Coffee/ Tea/ Juice / Milkshake/ Hot chocolate

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Gifts and Feedback A token of appreciation. Develop the feel good factor. Obtaining donor feedback.

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Donor Card / Reject letterOM SRI SAI RAM

Frequently asked questions

About Blood. Recipients of blood. Component separation. Time needed to recuperate after donation. Diet for a regular donor. Frequency of donation.

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Value Added Seva

Counseling Anemia Diabetes Hypertension Diet ( by a dietician)

Thalassemia Hemophilia Heart surgery requirements Rare groups requirements

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