this weekend is celebrated around the world Blood donor day.
The blood donations are voluntary actions to improve the health of people, and can often make the difference between life and death; will talk them a little more about what this process.
the World Health Organization seeks to increase the amount of blood and voluntary donations around the world banks within 7 years,, arguing that it is necessary to have reserves of blood in hospitals, especially because many times people die by not having its appropriate type.
Regular voluntary blood donors represent the most secure source of supply of blood, as it has been shown that there are minor cases of infection or complications in the blood that is donated by relatives in cases of emergency .
The blood banks are strictly governed by many rules, so that donated blood is 100% healthy and does not represent dangers to those who will receive medical treatment.
Requirements for donating blood.
- Having good health in all directions (non viral such as hepatitis, HIV, syphilis, etc. diseases).
- Ages 18 to 65 years of age (16 years or older can donate with the permission of an adult).
- Stable blood pressure.
- Have not been sick in the last seven days the donation prices.
- Having slept well the previous night (minimum 6 hours).
- Be free from the use of alcohol and drugs for 48 hours.
- Not have tattoos or piercings in the current year.
- Not be menstruation (5 days minimum).
This is what mainly apply; for a more complete guide on how to make blood transfusions, can go to the nearest health center and take advantage of to have a medical examination confirming that you have good health to do so.
Hope that if you do so, they encourage to donate blood: one never knows when you might need it and is best to be prepared for the worst, since they could save one or more people in the process.
