Voluntary Blood Donation Perspectives, Challenges & Imperatives Sri. Kuldeep Shetty Third Year MBBS, Mysore Medical College & Member, Sri Sathya Sai Youth Wing, Mysore SRI SATHYA SAI healthcare project DONATE BLOOD SAVE LIFE OM SRI SAI RAM

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Objective A detailed look at the facets of Voluntary Blood Donation. OM SRI SAI RAM

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 OM SRI SAI RAM

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. OM SRI SAI RAM

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. OM SRI SAI RAM

Action Items  Conduct more blood donation camps.  Enlist dedicated donors.  Conduct donor education / awareness programs. OM SRI SAI RAM

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. OM SRI SAI RAM

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. OM SRI SAI RAM

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 OM SRI SAI RAM

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 OM SRI SAI RAM

Floor Plan OM SRI SAI RAM

Reception  Warm welcome to the donor.  Breakfast verification / Arrange breakfast.  Seating arrangements nearby.  Donor directed to registration counter in a sequence. OM SRI SAI RAM

Registration  Fill up donor details OM SRI SAI RAM

Medical Checkup  Weight, BP, hemoglobin measurement & blood grouping.  General check up.  A few questions… OM SRI SAI RAM

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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 OM SRI SAI RAM

Gifts and Feedback  A token of appreciation.  Develop the feel good factor.  Obtaining donor feedback. OM SRI SAI RAM

Donor Card / Reject letter OM 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. OM SRI SAI RAM

Value Added Seva  Counseling  Anemia  Diabetes  Hypertension  Diet ( by a dietician)  Thalassemia  Hemophilia  Heart surgery requirements  Rare groups requirements OM SRI SAI RAM

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