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Blood transfusions; strategies to get more blood donors. (part 4)
What are some reasons why people don’t donate blood? There are many reasons why people do not or cannot donate blood. These reasons may include; (1) What are some strategies that hospitals can do to encourage people to donate? USE THESE TIPS TO BRING IN MORE BLOOD DONATIONS. OUR PATIENTS NEED ALL THE HELP THEY…
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Blood transfusions; donating blood. (part 3)
What are the benefits of a blood transfusion? Blood transfusions save the lives of thousands of patients world-wide every day. Blood is a life-saving ‘drug’ that when correctly administered, relieves morbidity and reduces mortality.(1) These are some of the benefits your donated blood can provide for patients in need:(2) 1. Increase low haemoglobin levels: low haemoglobin…
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Blood transfusions; the facts. (part 2)
Global facts What is a blood transfusion? A blood transfusion is a common procedure in which donated blood or blood components are given to you through an intravenous line (IV).(2) Who needs a blood transfusion? A variety of patients will need blood at some stage of their illness. These patients will include:(3) Acute anaemia patients Chronic anaemia…
