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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!