Presented By: Purvi Soni.

B.Pharm (Sem-IV) - D to D
A.R.College of Pharmacy, VVN.
 What is Blood??
 Blood is a liquid connective tissue that maintains
the life process by continuous circulation.
 Blood carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of
the body.
 It also carries waste to be eliminated from the
body.
 Blood cells originate in Bone marrows.
 Bone marrow is the soft and spongy material in
the centre of the bone.
 Blood contains three type of cells
1) Erythrocytes (RBC),
2) Leucocytes (WBC) and
3) Platelets suspended in a straw coloured fluid called
the Plasma.

 The primary function of RBC is to transport oxygen and

carbon dioxide. They are characterized by the presence
of haemoglobin (Hgb), an iron containing protein.
 The WBC fight against bacterial, viral, fungal and
parasitic infections.
 The Platelets are responsible for blood clotting.
Blood Type
 Karl Landsteiner, an
Austrian Biologist
and Physician
distinguished the
main blood groups in
1900.
 Can
Can
receive
Group donate
Blood
Blood to
from
A A,O A,AB
B B,O B,AB
AB A,B,AB,O AB
O O O,A,B,AB
 Now, Lets start with…

Why One should Donate the Blood.?

Some of the reasons people need
blood transfusions are..
Accidents
Cancer
Sickle Cell
Premature birth
Surgery
 Importance of blood donation
 Almost in all serious health issues blood is
donated by people like you and me to save lives.
 Blood that is donated last a little more than 40
days, Then it must be disposed of.
 That means we need to constantly replenish the
blood so it is there when someone needs it.

 Not everyone can save a life.

 But you have an opportunity to, Don’t waste it!
 Who can donate the blood?
Donor should be between 18-55 years of age
with a weight of 50 kg or above with pulse
rate, body temperature and blood pressure
should be normal.
Both men and women can donate.
 How much blood can be taken?
 Our body has 5.5 litre of blood of which only 350
ml - 450 ml of blood is taken depending upon
weight of donor.
 Majority of healthy adults can tolerate
withdrawal of one unit of blood.
 The withdrawn blood volume is restored within
24 hours and the haemoglobin and cell
components are restored in 2 months.
 Therefore it is safe to donate blood every three
months.
Myths
V/S

Facts
Myths Facts
Giving blood is time The time taken for a single
consuming. donation session is normally
not more than an hour or so.

Blood donation leads to Blood donation never leads to

weakness. weakness it moreover brings
in new energy.

Giving blood hurts. The pain experienced is no

more than a needle prick. The
slight soreness that maybe
where the needle was is just a
reminder of the good deed
done.
Myths
HIV or other infections can be
contracted from donating blood.
Health deteriorates after donating
blood.
Facts
A clear procedure exists for taking
blood from each donor.
Sterility is maintained at all steps.
A sterile, new needle is used for
each donation and is then properly
discarded.
Use of sterile equipment and
technique limits the chance of
infection.
If you are healthy prior to donation,
your recovery is complete in a day or
two.
The body produces new cells faster
after a donation.
All the RBCs are replaced within 3-4
days and WBCs within 3 weeks.
 Instructions to blood donors
before blood donation
 Take light refreshment / food before 2 hours of blood
donation
 Women should avoid blood donation during their
menstrual bleeding.
 Person who has consumed alchocol should avoid giving
blood for next 24 hours.
 Person who had recent attack of infection like Jaundice,
Typhoid, Malaria, Rubella, etc., should not give blood.
 Person who had undergone major surgery should avoid
blood donation for 6 months.
 Pregnancy, lactating women should avoid blood
donation.
 Instructions to blood donors
After blood donation
 Drink plenty of liquids for the whole day.
 Eat well and do not remain hungry.
 Do not smoke for half an hour.
 Do not do any heavy exercises on that day.
 Do not drive any vehicle for 1-2 hours.
 Do not participate in sports and games on the day
of blood donation.
 If there is any bleeding from the place from where
blood is collected, apply pressure and raise the
arm for a few minutes.
 Donate Blood
and
Give somebody a
GIFT OF LIFE
 It
Can
be..
Your Father…
Your
Mother…
Your Daughter…
Your Friend…
A Stranger…