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Blood Facts

  • Blood is the life-maintaining fluid that circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins and capillaries.
  • Blood carries to the body nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen.
  • Blood carries away from the body waste matter and carbon dioxide.
  • Blood fights against infection and helps heal wounds, keeping you healthy.
  • Blood makes up about 7% of your body's weight.
  • A newborn baby has about one cup of blood in his or her body.
  • White blood cells are the body's primary defence against infection.
  • Granulocytes, a type of white blood cell, roll along blood vessel walls to search and destroy bacteria.
  • Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's organs and tissues.
  • There are about one billion red blood cells in two to three drops of blood.
  • Red blood cells live about 120 days in the circulatory system.
  • Blood platelets help clotting and give those with leukemia and other cancers a chance to live.

Tips on Blood Donation

  • Have a good meal at least 3 hours before donating blood.
  • Accept the snacks offered to you after the donation, it is vital that you have them. You are recommended to have a good meal later.
  • Avoid smoking on the day before donating. You can smoke 3 hours after donation.
  • You will not be eligible to donate blood if you have consumed alcohol 48 hours before donation.

Misconceptions about donating blood

  • "I will feel drained and tired after donating" - You will not feel drained or tired if you continue to drink fluids and have a good meal.
  • "I cannot resume normal activities" - You can resume all your normal activities, though you're asked to refrain.
  • "I will have low blood" - If you are okayed to donate by the doctor you will still have surplus blood after the donation.
  • "I can't take alcohol..." - You can on the next day.
  • "It will be painful while donating" - No, you will not feel any pain.
  • "I will feel dizzy and may faint" - You will not faint or feel uncomfortable after donating blood.
  • "I may get AIDS!" - No! Make sure disposable syringes are used and all measures are taken to keep you germ free.
  • "My blood is common. I don't think there will be demand for it" - That is why the demand for your type is greater than for rare types.

   source: http://www.bharatbloodbank.com/

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