BLOOD DONATION

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BLOOD DONATION
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Did you know that every 2 ½ seconds someone
needs a blood transfusion? Did you know that 1
out of 3 people will need a blood transfusion in
their lifetime? Did you know that 1 unit of
donated blood can save up to 4 lives?
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Blood banks need to keep blood on their shelves
in advance of the need.
Why? It takes 36-48 hours to perform at least 10
tests to ensure it is safe to transfuse. This is
TOO long in emergencies!
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What kind of people need to be given
blood? Accident victims Cancer
patients Premature infants Sickle cell
patients Surgery patients And MANY others
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People who need blood transfusions are people you
know. Your family and friends. And sometimes
YOU!
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LSUHSC-S is on a mission to increase the
participation of its employees and students in
blood donation. LSUHSC-S employees and students
currently donate approximately 700 units of blood
a year. LSUHSC-S transfuses approximately 20,000
blood products a year to its patients. Nationally
over 4 million blood products are needed each
year to save lives.
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• Am I an acceptable donor?
• You must
• Be at least 17 years old
• Weigh at least 110 lbs.
• Be in good health
• Know the names of any medications you
• have recently taken
• Have recently eaten a good meal

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I dont have time to donate! In cooperation
with LifeShare Blood Centers, LSUHSC-S provides
an opportunity to donate blood for its employees
and students by setting up a donation site on
campus once a month. This allows you to
conveniently become a regular blood donor. You
can donate every 56 days. It takes
approximately 30 minutes to complete your
donation. Managers and supervisors are encouraged
to allow their employees time to donate.
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Please consider becoming a regular blood
donor. And many thanks to all of you who give
the gift of life by donating blood. YOU are
heroes!