Blood Donation is great.

Blood Donation is great.

• General information on blood and blood types. Page:3
• Uses of blood.
• Screening process.
• Nearby clinics.

General information on blood and blood types.

• Blood is a liquid tissue pumped through the body by the heart. It delivers oxygen, minerals, hormones, nutrients and other important material to the organs, and helps clear the body of waste.
• Demand for Blood increases every year by 2%, about 17,000 more donations are needed each year.
• About 50% of Canadians are eligible to donate blood, but only 2% donate.
• Baby Boomers are loyal to donating blood on a regular basis while younger generations aren’t.
• different components of blood help people in different situations. Red blood cells are used in emergencies, during surgery and to help people having cancer treatment. Platelets are used to treat people with bleeding disorders and cancer patients. Plasma is used to treat people undergoing extensive surgery, trauma patients, and patients with liver failure.

Uses of blood

• Blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells and transports waste substances away from them.

Uses of blood

• Whole blood is used for Rapid and massive blood loss cases such as surgery or for accident victims.
• Red blood cells are used for treatment of anemia, replacement of lost red blood cells in accidents or during surgery or childbirth.
• Platelets are used for Treatment for dengue, leukemia and cancer patients.
• Fresh frozen plasma is used for Replacing clotting factors which may be depleted in bleeding or infection.

Screening process

• The screening process consists of determining the blood type of the donated unit, testing for red cell antibodies, and performing infectious disease screening .

Near by clinics

• Eden United Church at 3051 Battleford Road.
• Heartland Town Centre Perm at 765 Britannia Road West.
• Shoppers World, Brampton "Staples Court" at 499 Main Street South.