B. Organa's Podcast

Two methods used in collecting blood during blood donation.

methods used in collecting blood during blood donation. ( whole blood collection & Apheresis Blood collection

who can’t donate blood and still make others donate blood

One cannot donate blood if you are infected with transfusion transmissible infection (HIV, HBV, HCV, syphillis) primarily.

why a voluntary blood donor is given a donor card after donating blood.

voluntary blood donor card is a small booklet mostly colored red which contains the donor’s blood Group, contact & personal details, certificate of donation and history of donation.

The shelf life of PLASMA for clinical transfusion

Plasma Once thawed, it can be kept at a temperature of 1–6 ºC for 5 days.
Also Plasma can usually be stored frozen, at −18 ºC for a year or at −65 ºC for seven years.

The shelf life of whole blood.

whole blood can be refrigerated for up to 35 days depending on the type of anticoagulant used at a temperature of 1-6 degrees celcious.

Part 2 of the four main component of blood . (white blood cells & platelets.)

Part 2 of the four main component of blood . (white blood cells & platelets.)

Component of whole blood (plasma & red blood cell)

There are Four (4) main components of whole blood and this podcast talks of two (2) thats Plasma and Red Blood Cell

Knowing the correct (PULSE RATE & HB LEVEL) for BLOOD DONATION

These are two amongst the 4 main essentials checked before blood donation.

JESUS CHRIST WAS THE FIRST BLOOD DONOR .