We are part of “Volunteer for making India better”, where we work towards strengthening a technology-linked platform aimed at building a nation-wide network of blood donors. Till date, through this initiative thousands of people joined and many lives have been saved.
We focus on creating & expanding a virtual army of blood donating volunteers who could be searched and contacted by family / care givers of a patient in times of need. The ingenuity of the M India Vikash Samiti - Blood Donors Network is that it simply requires a volunteer to register on www.mindiango.org and submit his/her contact details. M India Vikash Samiti does not collect or store blood. Blood being a highly perishable, we insist that it should be stored in the best vessel – The Human Body!
Through this digital platform, we urge you to fulfill your supreme duty as a human being; to save a life, by becoming a proud registered volunteer.
Why should we be concerned about donating blood with this platform?
India discards over a million units of blood collected every year, according to health ministry data. This is despite facing a severe blood shortage as only 9.9 million units are collected against the estimated annual requirement of 10-12 millions units.
The reasons for collected blood having to be discarded include deterioration during storage and expiry due to outdating. The large chunk of the wasted units in plasma, which could be used for various life-saving treatments. A Unit of blood (450 ml) can potentially save at least three lives, according to the WHO.
On an average, about six units of blood is needed for every open heart surgery, while a roadside accident victim could require up to 100 units. One out of every 10 people admitted to a hospital needs blood, according to WHO data.
WHO estimates that blood donation by 1% of a country's population is generally sufficent to meet its basic requirements of safe blood. Currently, an estimated 9.5 million indians donate blood, which is 2.5 to 3 million less than the required number. Globally, more than 2,87,000 women die each year during pregnancy, childbirth or in the postpartum period - 99% of them in developing countries: availability of safe blood can save many of them, according to the WHO. (Source Times of India, 28-Dec-2017).
What are the benefits of Blood Donation?
Donating blood regularly has proved beneficial not only for the recipient but also the donor. It is helpful for the vital organs, and it reduces risk for chronic diseases such as cancer and stroke.
Reduce risk of heart attacks and liver ailment
Lower the risk of cancer
New blood cells
Reduced risk of hemochromatosis
Maintain Weight
Helps prevent premature ageing
Speeds up healing process
Lower cholesterol level
Free Medical checkup
Live a longer life
Psychological Upliftment
Facts About Blood Donation Process :
New and sterile equipment is used for each donor when s/he donates blood, so it is impossible to acquire any communicable disease or infection through blood donation. The modern disposable needs are replaced with new ones with every donor. Also, there is no dizziness or weakness felt after you donate blood. This is primarily because blood is only 7% of your body's weight.
Donating blood is a safe process. A sterile needle is used only once for
each donor and then discarded.
Blood donation is a simple four-step process: registration, medical
history and mini-physical examination, blood donation and refreshments.
Every blood donor is given a mini-physical examination, checking the
donor’s temperature, blood pressure, pulse and hemoglobin to ensure it is
safe for the donor to give blood.
The actual blood donation typically takes less than 10-12 minutes. The
entire process, from the time you arrive to the time you leave, takes about
an hour and 15 min.
The average adult has about 10 pints of blood in his body. Roughly 1 pint
is given during a donation.
A healthy donor may donate red blood cells every 56 days, or double red
cells every 112 days.
A healthy donor may donate platelets as few as 7 days apart, but a
maximum of 24 times a year.
All donated blood is tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis and
other infectious diseases before it can be released to hospitals.
DONORS GUIDELINES
Eligibilities
Any donor, who is healthy, fit and not suffering from any transmittable
diseases can donate blood.
Donor must be 18 -60 years age and having a minimum weight of 50Kg can
donate blood.
Donor’s Hemoglobin level is 12.5% minimum.
A donor can again donate blood after 3 months of your last donation of
blood.
Pulse rate must be between 50 to 100mm without any irregularities.
BP Diastolic 50 to 100 mm Hg and Systolic 100 to 180 mm Hg.
Body temperature should be normal and oral temperature should not exceed
37.5 degree
Celsius.
Non-Eligibilities
Donors should not suffer from Cardiac arrest, hypertension, kidney
alignments, epilepsy or diabetics.
Ladies with a bad miscarriage should avoid donating blood for the next 6
months.
If donor already donated blood or have been treated for malaria within
the last three months.
If donor undergone any immunization within the past one month.
If donor consumed alcohol within the last 24 hours.
If you are HIV+.
If donor had a dental work for next 24 hours and wait for one month if
donor had a major dental procedure.
Preparation
Prepare yourself by having enough fruit juice and water in the night and
morning before you donate blood.
Avoid donating blood in empty stomach. Eat three hours before you donate
blood. Avoid fatty foods. Eat food which is rich in iron such as whole
grains, eggs, and beef, and spinach, leafy vegetables, orange and citrus.
Don’t consume Alcohol or caffeine beverages before donating blood.
Avoid donating blood for 6 months if you had any major surgery.
Post Donation Care
Have some rest 5 to 20 minutes after donation. Do not drive after
donation of blood.
Have some snacks and juice with high sugar content which will help to
rejuvenate the blood sugar backup.
Have a good meal with high protein content such as Chicken, Beef etc,.
Do not consume Alcohol for 8 hours after donation of blood.
Avoid going for a heavy body works such as gym, dancing, running etc at
least for next one day.
How to Relieve
While you are being needled to take blood, relax to the maximum, have a deep breath. There will be little pain or no pain. Try to distract yourself from the process by having a chewing gum. Listen to some music or watch some entertaining TV program.
Who Benefits from Your Blood Donation :
Accident and burns victims – A single car accident victim can require as
many as 100 units of blood.
Cancer patients – It is estimated that more than 1 million people are
diagnosed with cancer every year; most cancer patients will require blood,
sometimes daily, or during their chemotherapy treatment.
For those undergoing surgery
People with bleeding disorders like haemophilia
People with immune system disorders
People with sickle cell anaemia