BLOOD DRIVE

BY: RYAN HOCHADEL

Have you known anyone that has undergone a medical emergency?

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In my family alone we have two cancer

survivors!

Blood Transfusions

5 Million blood transfusions are given each year

Blood Transfusion: Taking blood from one living thing

and injecting it into the bloodstream of another.

History Of Blood Transfusions

Blood Transfusions originated in 1660

Richard Lower practiced the first blood transfusions

Blood transfusions were outlawed

History Of Blood Transfusions

Leonard Landois discovered blood mixing can be fatal if not done properly

It makes red blood cells clump and explode

History Of Blood Transfusions

1901 biologist Karl Landsteiner

Antigens: Special markers on germs and other substances that

cause your body to make antibodies.

The discoveries of these scientists lead to years of research that would later save billions of lives.

Hosting A Blood Drive

Phone call to LifeSouth

3 years of Creekview drives

My Project Facilitator

• Julia Green• Helped me organize • Choose a location • Liability issues

Finding A Date

• LifeSouth was completely booked for every weekend until April!

Making The Flyers

Once we had a set location and time I was able to get the flyers made and hand out!

Flyers were put on mailboxes, posted on twitter and Facebook

Day Of The Blood Drive• Tuesday February 28th

Late Arrival Once we were set up we could start accepting donors

Check in desk

Day Of The Blood Drive

Interview room

This is were they were asked a series of questions

Many donors did not qualify!

Due to:Medications Tattoos Iron Deficiency

Advertisement brought walk-ins

Day Of The Blood Drive

Donors were prepped by LifeSouth employees

They decided which arm was best

The Time Has Come!

Sterilized the area

Placed a tourniquet to increase pressure

Carefully insert the needle into vein to start the flow of blood

Use Caution

Almost Done

• After approximately 5 to 20 minutes the bags were filled

The whole donation process took about 45 minutes, a small price to pay for another’s life!

Time To Pack Up

• Blood bags are specially insulted so that the blood can last up to 6 hours with out being chilled

What Happens Next

• Processing lab (this is where the blood type is determined and broken into 3 parts)

• Red Blood cells (used for trauma)• Platelets (used for blood clots)• Plasma ( used for shock or burns)

Why I Chose A Blood Drive

• My desire to help the community

• My plan to pursue a career in nursing

• Healthcare Science • My blood drive could save up

to sixty people

My Blood Drive

• 1 pint of blood can save 3 peoples lives

• A person can give blood every 2 months

Thank You!

• Keep in mind that forty five minutes of your time can save the lifetime of another!