One drop of Blood contains 50,000 (Fifty Thousands R.B.Cs) or called Red Blood Cells. 15drops is equal to 1ml You donate 290 ml of Blood rest 60 ml is preservative in the universal Single Blood Donors Bag. 290×15=4350 Drops of Blood. The number of RBCs Provided by a unit of Blood are 4350×50,000=217500000 RBCs. These RBCs function to deliver oxygenation to tissues & carry carbon dioxide to lungs. Provides 250mg of iron to recipient. Every RBC is important. Every drop of blood is important as it saves a life. But Justify Blood Transfusion where ever it is indicated or needed to save a precious life. No Blood Transfusion is Good Transfusion. Always think Alternative to Blood Transfusions. Rate of Blood Transfusion is 15drops/minute in first 15minutes then increased to 30drops then increased to 60drops/minute in severe Anaemia patients. In emergency rate of transfusion is maintained as per blood loss. Donate Blood Save Life.
Posted on: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 17:19:58 +0000
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