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TO GIVE BLOODYOU JUST HAVETO BE AGED OVER 18 &WEIGHT + THAN 50 KG

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EVERY DAY1,000 DONATIONS ARE NEEDED TO TREAT PATIENTS

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1 IN 10 PEOPLE WILL RECEIVE A BLOOD TRANSFUSION AT SOME TIME IN THEIRLIVES

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1. RED BLOOD CELLSThese are used to treat cancer andin accidents and some operations.

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A donor's BLOOD is separated into 3 parts

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A donor's BLOOD is separated into 3 parts

2. PLATELETSThese are needed by cancerpatients and to prevent haemorrhages.

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3. PLASMAThis is transfused into patientswith clotting disorders and major burns. It is also used to make medicines.

A donor's BLOOD is separated into 3 parts

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1 to 50 bagsof red blood cells are needed for a bone marrowtrasplant?

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RBC

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6 units ofplatelet concentrateare needed for alung transplant? 6

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DID YOU KNOW…

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8 units of plasmaare needed for a liver transplant?8

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WE CAN ALLGIVE BLOOD

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