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By continuing to use this website you agree to our use of cookies. Read more about our cookies. Hi there, we see you're using OS , why not try our app? Skip to main content. They are donated most often to cancer patients, organ recipients and those undergoing heart surgeries. Patients who need platelets often require multiple transfusions. That's why it's so important to donate as often as you can. Platelets do not last long.
They have a shelf life of just 5 days. Donors are connected to a machine that separates platelets and some plasma from the blood and returns the red cells and most of the plasma back to the donor. Donating platelets takes approximately 90 minutes. You can donate platelets every 7 days, up to 24 times a year.
It contains proteins that help control bleeding and fight infections. It's used to treat various types of bleeding disorders. It's also given to patients who have suffered major traumatic injuries.
Plasma can be frozen for up to a year. If you have type AB blood, you are a universal plasma donor. Donors are connected to a machine that separates out plasma and returns red cells to the body. Plasma donation takes about 40 minutes. You may donate plasma every 28 days. Double Red Cells. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component. Donors are hooked up to a machine that collects the red cells and returns most of the plasma and platelets to the body.
Donations from type O donors are crucial to maintaining blood levels in the body. Double red-cell donors with type O, O-negative, B or B-negative types, as well as donors with Rh-negative blood are in short supply. You must meet higher hemoglobin and height-to-weight requirements to donate double red cells. Double red cell donations take approximately 40 minutes.
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Help to provide vital services to the most vulnerable in our community and abroad. Posted By. Emergency Medicine. Recent Posts. Speaking of Health. How the blood donation process works The voluntary donation process is quick and easy. The most common type of donation is about a pint of whole blood, which is separated into these three components: Red blood cells — This is the component of blood that you may think of because these cells give blood its distinctive red color.
Red blood cells are used when a person is bleeding and needs blood replenished. Platelets — They are used to prevent or stop active bleeding. Plasma — This is the liquid portion of your blood. Plasma, which is full of clotting factors, is used to stop bleeding. How blood products are used in health care Blood products are used every day in health care. There are three main reasons why people don't donate regularly: Infection — Some people are concerned that a donation will put them at risk for infection.
A new sterile collection set, including the needle, is used for each donor.
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