Blood Donation

Who Can Donate Blood ?

Donors, who have donated Blood in the current month will get 25% Discout on the original tariff by showing the donors card.

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Lions Blood Bank

Waltair Main Road,

Lions Community Centre,Visakhapatnam-20

Ph : 0891- 6692587

A.S. Raja Voluntary Blood Bank.

Beside Care Hospital, Opp. Cicuit House,

Waltair Main Road, Visakhapatnam -3

Tel: 0891-2543436, 5563436 Fax: 0891-2702710

Apollo Hospital Blood Bank:

Apollo hospital, Waltair Main Road,

Visakhapatnam -2

Tel: 0891-2727272

Indian Red Cross Society Blood Bank

14-35-4, Red Cross Building, Opp Zilla Parishad,

Maharanipeta, Visakhapatnam -2

Tel: 0891-2703953

King George Hospital Blood Bank

KGH, Maharanipeta, Visakhapatnam -2

Tel: 0891-2564891(PBX)

Rajya Laxmi Voluntary Blood Bank

14-37-44, Chaitanya Medical Centre Complex,

Collectrate Jn. Visakhapatnam -2

Tel: 0891-2568618, 0891-2568623 (R)

R.C. Bothra Voluntary Blood Bank

43-6-33, Rama Talkies Road, Srinagar,

Visakhapatnam

Tel: 0891-5515336, Mobile: 094400-33858

Rotary Blood Bank

Sri Hari Plaza, Beside Prahalada Kalyana Mandapam,

Maharanipeta, Visakhapatnam -2

Tel: 0891-5534635

Seven Hills Hospital Blood Bank

Seven Hills Hospital, Waltair Main Road,

Visakhapatnam -2

Tel: 0891-2708090

Sitarama Blood Bank

Opp. KGH OP Gate, Maharanipeta,

Visakhapatnam -2

Tel: 0891-2706025, 2784321

A blood donation is when a healthy person voluntarily has blood drawn. The blood is used for transfusions or made into medications by a process called fractionation.

In the developed world, most blood donors are unpaid volunteers who give blood for a community supply. In poorer countries, established supplies are limited and donors usually give blood when family or friends need a transfusion. Many donors donate as an act of charity, but some are paid and in some cases there are incentives other than money. A donor can also have blood drawn for their own future use. Donating is relatively safe, but some donors have bruising where the needle is inserted or may feel faint.

Potential donors are evaluated for anything that might make their blood unsafe to use. The screening includes testing for diseases that can be transmitted by a blood transfusion, including HIV and viral hepatitis. The donor is also asked about medical history and given a short physical examination to make sure that the donation is not hazardous to their health. How often a donor can give varies from days to months based on what they donate and the laws of the country where the donation takes place.

The amount of blood drawn and the methods vary, but a typical donation is 500 milliliters of whole blood. The collection can be done manually or with automated equipment that only takes specific portions of the blood. Most of the components of blood used for transfusions have a short shelf life, and maintaining a constant supply is a persistent problem.

What Type Are You ?

FREQUENCY OF BLOOD TYPES
O+ 1 person in 3	O- 1 person in 15
A+ 1 person in 3	A- 1 person in 16
B+ 1 person in 12	B- 1 person in 67
AB+ 1 person in 29	AB- 1 person in 167

EXAMPLES OF BLOOD USE
1. Automobile Accident	50 units of blood
2. Heart Surgery	6 units of blood / 6 units of platelets
3. Organ Transplant	40 units of blood / 30 units of platelets
4. 20 bags of cryoprecipitate	25 units of fresh frozen plasma
5. Bone Marrow Transplant	120 units of platelets/ 20 units of blood
6. Burn Victims	20 units of platelets

Those belonging to the O- blood group are called universal blood donors. The red blood cells of a universal blood donor may be transfused to anyone regardless of their blood type. The plasma of those belonging to the AB blood group may be transfused to anyone regardless of blood type.

Who Can Donate Blood ?	Who should not Donate Blood ?
Any healthy adult, both male and female, can donate blood. Men once in every Three months and women every Four months. Good health of the donor must be fully ensured. The universally accepted criteria for donor selection are :	The following categories of people should avoid giving blood :
Age between 18 and 55 years Haemoglobin – not less than 12.5 g/dL Pulse – between 50 and 100/minute with no irregularities Blood Pressure – Systolic 90 – 180 mm Hg and Diastolic 50 – 100 mm Hg Temperature – Normal (oral temperature not exceeding 37.5 degree C) Body weight – not less than 46 Kg.	Pregnant or lactating women, or those who have recently had an abortion. Persons who are on steroids, hormonal supplements or certain specified medication. Persons with multiple sexual partners or those who are addicted to drugs. Persons who have had an attack of infection like jaundice, rubella, typhoid or malaria. Persons who have undergone surgery in the previous six months. Persons who have consumed alcohol in the 24 hours prior to donation. Women should avoid donation during their menstruating period.

if you are interested to donate blood you can Email Us your details like contact person, blood group, Postal Address, Phone Number, Mobile Number & Email Address to mail@greatvisakha.com.

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