Blood Donation

[richwang]

Has anyone made a blood donation?
Any negative impact to one's health?

http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/health_services/blood_donation/can_i_donate/when_not_to_donate/medication_or_vaccination.html

Thanks,
Richard

[richwang]

100,000 units are needed in a year in Singapore.

http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/health_services/blood_donation/why_donate.html

Does that mean we need 100,000 people to donate blood every year?
If people only donate blood once in 10 years, does that mean we need
1 Million
people to donate?

Are there professional blood donors in Singapore?

Thanks,
Richard

[richwang]

"giving blood is entirely safe".

http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/health_services/blood_donation/donation_process/is_it_safe.html

This claim makes me worried now. We all know there is no such thing as "entirely safe" in modern Western Medicine. A quickly search shows:

Blood Donation Accident

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKkZUz50OnY

"This is a real incident. One of the staff from New Medical Centre. After his blood donation, he down. But he done all medical check-up, include pressure check-up also, because at the check-up time, he also in my line. I don't know his name. He is from Pakistan and he a team member of NMC and UAE"

Thanks,
Richard

[carbuncle]

I heard, you will be even more healthy and put on weight after repeatedly donations.

[richwang]

This is a more balanced view

http://www.domaine-europe.eu/Portals/0/Manual/Donor%20Mangement%20Manual%20final%20version%20part%202.pdf

Thanks,
Richard

[buttercarp]

I have never donated blood before.
Can donating blood make one feel younger?
I have spoken to some frequent blood donors and they say that they feel rejuvenated each time they donate.

[carbuncle]

old wives tale has it that donating blood is like getting rid of the tired and dirty blood circulating in your system. there is certain truth in that in terms of blood letting being behind some treatments principles.

new fresh blood is then formed in your body. of course you must eat well and healthy during that period of regeneration.

[azeoprop]

I donated once last time, blacked out for a while after that... :violins:

[buttercarp]

I donated once last time, blacked out for a while after that... :violins:

I know what you mean.
Each month, I feel like fainting......

[radha08]

I used to donate blood before...no issues felt good that u can save lives....but now i cant cos i taking medication for bp..,,:scared-1:

Anyway the way i look at it donating blood saves lives....donating sperm CREATES lives....:D :D :D :D

[carbuncle]

Never donate during PMS.

[jwong71]

donate every quarterly, total 13x

still alive and kicking, body don't feel sick

[richwang]

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_blood_can_a_person_donate

The American standard seems to allow 500 ml for each blood donation.
Singapore standard seems to be 450 ml.

I cannot remember whether it is 100 ml or 200 ml in the old days in China.

So how much you have donated for each extraction?

Thanks,
Richard

[richwang]

"donating is of no proven health benefit for donors (other than for those
who have haemochromatosis)".

http://www.domaine-europe.eu/Portals/0/Manual/Donor%20Mangement%20Manual%20final%20version%20part%202.pdf

Thanks,
Richard

[richwang]

http://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/blooddonation-complications-Risks-Donors.htm

Sometimes blood donations can put a person at risks. Donors are usually screened for the presence of risk factors/diseases. Some of the risks faced by a blood donor are listed below -

• A quick change in BP can result in hypovolemic reactions-fainting might ensue

• Less than 1% suffer from bruising by the needle

• Some the donors suffer from bleeding

• Blood donors may occasionally react adversely to the sodium citrate used to prevent coagulation during apheresis. Sodium citrate, returned to the donor along with blood components that are not required, can bind together the calcium present in the donor’s blood. This may cause hypocalcemia-the symptoms of which include tingling in the lips, convulsion or even graver symptoms. This condition can be prevented by providing calcium supplements to the donor.

• Manual apheresis, without the help of automated machines can lead to transfusion reactions

• Usage of non-sterilized equipments and needles can increase risk to donors

[zeamybro]

I donate blood because it makes me feel good about helping others (though not purely altruistic) ... but was rejected quite a number of times due to low HP count.

I always wonder ... to be fair ... If one does not want to donate blood even if he is physically fit to do so, does that mean he does not deserve to receive blood even when he genuinely needs them?

[richwang]

Just confirmed with a doctor in China. The max amount for blood donation is 200 ml. Beyond that, it will take longer time for the body to recover. 450 ml is a no-no. Some people will never be able to fully recover with 450 ml blood extraction.

In China, the donor receives a Certificate. This Certificate allows any family member to receive FREE blood if they need treatments in future.

Thanks,
Richard

[richwang]

Check with one of my Singaporean friends. He was declined donation because during his study in France, there was mad cod disease there. Because this type of virus takes a long time to show symptom, he is considered as not suitable for blood donation.

Thanks,
Richard

[carbuncle]

mad cow or mad cod??

in sg we also have mad khaw disease...

[radha08]

Just confirmed with a doctor in China. The max amount for blood donation is 200 ml. Beyond that, it will take longer time for the body to recover. 450 ml is a no-no. Some people will never be able to fully recover with 450 ml blood extraction.

In China, the donor receives a Certificate. This Certificate allows any family member to receive FREE blood if they need treatments in future.

Thanks,
Richard
in singapore u want people to donate tell them they get priority in BTO if they donate blood i tell you....there will be NOT enough place to store the blood...:scared-1::D..cos evelybody will donate:doh:

[richwang]

mad cow.
Thanks,