Blood Center

VKR Trust Blood Center

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Ramdevrao Hospital inahgurated VKR Trust Blood Center on 15th November 2023.

Ramdevrao Hospital is delighted to announce the inauguration of its new Blood Center by Smt. J. Meerarao, Secretary, Ramdevrao Hospital on November 15th. The inauguration marks a significant milestone in the hospital’s ongoing efforts to enhance its healthcare services and ensure the availability of safe and reliable blood supplies for patients and the society.

The newly inaugurated Blood Center is equipped with best technology for blood collection, processing, and storage. It adheres to the highest safety standards to ensure that all blood products are safe for transfusion. The facility aims to support the hospital’s needs for routine and emergency blood supplies, as well as specialized treatments. The establishment of the Blood Center aligns with Ramdevrao Hospital’s mission to provide high-quality healthcare and improve patient outcomes. The center’s services will be pivotal in supporting critical medical procedures and enhancing overall patient care. The inauguration of the Blood Center represents a significant step forward in Ramdevrao Hospital’s dedication to healthcare excellence and community service.

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Why is Blood Donation Required?

Accidents and Trauma: In cases of severe accidents or trauma, patients often lose a significant amount of blood. Emergency blood transfusions are vital to save lives.
Surgeries: Major surgeries, including organ transplants and cardiac surgeries, often require blood transfusions to replace lost blood.

Cancer Treatment: Many cancer patients, especially those undergoing chemotherapy, require blood transfusions due to anemia or low blood counts.

Blood Disorders: Patients with conditions like sickle cell anemia or thalassemia need regular blood transfusions to manage their conditions. People with severe anemia, often caused by conditions like kidney disease, may require transfusions.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Patients with CKD, particularly those on dialysis, often develop anemia. This occurs because the kidneys are responsible for producing erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production. When the kidneys are damaged, erythropoietin production decreases, leading to anemia.

Blood Loss During Dialysis: Some patients may lose a small amount of blood during the dialysis process itself, which can contribute to or worsen anemia.

Complications During Childbirth: Blood loss during childbirth can be life-threatening for both the mother and the baby. Blood transfusions can be critical in these situations.

Premature Babies: Newborns, especially premature ones, may require blood transfusions if they have low hemoglobin levels.

Blood Shelf Life: Blood components (red cells, platelets, plasma) have a limited shelf life. Red blood cells last about 42 days, platelets only 5 days, and plasma up to a year when frozen. Continuous donations are necessary to maintain an adequate supply.

Diverse Blood Types: There’s a need for a diverse range of blood types to match the needs of different patients. Some blood types are rarer than others and require consistent donations.

Disaster Response: In times of natural disasters, pandemics, or other large-scale emergencies, having a ready supply of blood is essential for an effective response.

Blood centers: Regular blood donations help keep blood centers well-stocked, ensuring that blood is available when and where it’s needed.

Voluntary Donation: Blood donation is an act of altruism. Donors contribute to the health of their community, knowing that their donation could save a life.

Encourages Healthy Living: Regular donors are often more aware of their health and are screened regularly, which can lead to early detection of health issues.

Blood donation is a selfless act that has a profound impact on the health and well-being of others. It’s a simple way to contribute to the community and make a significant difference in someone’s life.

Why should i Register as a Blood Donor

Registering as a blood donor in a blood center is important for several reasons:

Saving Lives: Blood donations are crucial for surgeries, treatments, and emergency care. By registering, you make yourself available to save lives when your blood type is in demand.

Efficient Matching: Blood center often have systems to match donors with recipients in need. Your registration helps streamline this process, ensuring that blood reaches those who need it quickly.

Notifications: Blood center can notify you when there’s a shortage of your blood type or when you’re eligible to donate again, making it easier to contribute regularly.

Convenience: Your registration can help the blood center to schedule appointments, and track your donation history, making the entire process more convenient and organized.

Emergency Situations: In emergencies, such as natural disasters or accidents, registered donors can be quickly mobilized to provide immediate help.

Overall, registering as a blood donor enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the blood donation process, ultimately helping to save more lives.

Donor Eligibility

Any healthy adult, both male and female, can donate every three months

Good health of the donor must be fully ensured. The criteria for donor selection are:

Age between 18 and 60 years
Haemoglobin - not less than 12.5 g/Dl
Pulse - between 50 and 100/minute with no irregularities
Blood Pressure - Systolic 100-180 mm Hg and Diastolic 50 - 100 mm Hg
Temperature - Normal (oral temperature not exceeding 37.50C)
Body weight - not less than 45 Kg

Health conditions: The donor should be in a healthy state of mind and body.

Past one year - not been treated for Rabies or received Hepatitis B immune globulin.
Past six months - not had a tattoo, ear or skin piercing or acupuncture, not received blood or blood products, no serious illness or major surgery, no contact with a person with hepatitis or yellow jaundice.
Past three months - not donated blood or been treated for Malaria.
Past one month - had any immunizations.
Past 48 hours - taken any antibiotics or any other medications (Allopathic or Ayurveda or Sidha or Homeo)
Past 24 hours - taken alcoholic beverages
Past 72 hours - had dental work or taken Aspirin
Present - not suffering from cough, influenza or sore throat, common cold
Women should not be pregnant or breast feeding her child
Women donor should not donate during her menstrual cycles
Free from Diabetes, not suffering from chest pain, heart disease or high BP, cancer, blood clotting problem or blood disease, unexplained fever, weight loss, fatigue, night sweats, enlarged lymph nodes in armpits, neck or groin, white patches in the mouth etc.
Ever had TB, bronchial asthma or allergic disorder, liver disease, kidney disease, fits or fainting, blue or purple spots on the skin or mucous membranes, received human pituitary - growth hormones etc.

Donation Process

Registration

Fill out a donor registration form with personal information

Health Screening

Answer questions about your medical history, travel history, and lifestyle. Have your vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) checked. Undergo a hemoglobin test to ensure you have adequate levels.

Preparation

Ensure you are well-hydrated and have eaten a nutritious meal before donating. Wear clothing with sleeves that can be rolled up to allow easy access to your arm.

Donation Setup

Sit or lie down comfortably. A healthcare professional will clean the area on your arm with an antiseptic.

Blood Collection

A sterile needle is inserted into a vein in your arm. Blood is collected into a sterile bag, typically taking about 10 minutes. You may be asked to squeeze a stress ball to help with blood flow.

Monitoring

The staff will monitor you throughout the donation process to ensure your comfort and safety.

Rest and Refreshments

Rest in a designated area for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy refreshments (juice, water, snacks) to help your body recover.

Post-Donation Care

Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activities for the rest of the day. Keep the bandage on your arm for a few hours and avoid excessive movement.

Health Monitoring

If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, lie down until you feel better. Drink plenty of fluids and eat well to replenish your energy and fluid levels.

Blood Processing and Usage

Your blood will be tested, processed into components, and stored for use in medical treatments. You’ll be notified of any next steps or follow-up information, if applicable. By following these steps, you help ensure a smooth and safe blood donation experience.

Donation Process

Registration:
Fill out a donor registration form with personal information.

Health Screening:
Answer questions about your medical history, travel history, and lifestyle.
Have your vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) checked.
Undergo a hemoglobin test to ensure you have adequate levels.

Preparation:
Ensure you are well-hydrated and have eaten a nutritious meal before donating.
Wear clothing with sleeves that can be rolled up to allow easy access to your arm.

Donation Setup:
Sit or lie down comfortably.
A healthcare professional will clean the area on your arm with an antiseptic.

Blood Collection:
A sterile needle is inserted into a vein in your arm.
Blood is collected into a sterile bag, typically taking about 10 minutes.
You may be asked to squeeze a stress ball to help with blood flow.

Monitoring:
The staff will monitor you throughout the donation process to ensure your comfort and safety.

Rest and Refreshments:
Rest in a designated area for 10-15 minutes.
Enjoy refreshments (juice, water, snacks) to help your body recover.

Post-Donation Care:
Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activities for the rest of the day.
Keep the bandage on your arm for a few hours and avoid excessive movement.

Health Monitoring:
If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, lie down until you feel better.
Drink plenty of fluids and eat well to replenish your energy and fluid levels.

Blood Processing and Usage:
Your blood will be tested, processed into components, and stored for use in medical treatments.
You’ll be notified of any next steps or follow-up information, if applicable.
By following these steps, you help ensure a smooth and safe blood donation experience.

Education

News & Events

Services / Products

Blood Donation Drives

Organize and manage blood donation events at various locations, at schools, workplaces, and community centers.

Blood Collection and Processing

Collect whole blood from donors and process it into various components such as red blood cells, plasma, and platelets, etc.

Apheresis Services

Collect specific blood components (e.g., platelets, plasma) directly from donors through apheresis technology, which allows for more targeted collection.

Blood Testing

Screen donated blood for infectious diseases, blood type, and other relevant factors to ensure safety and compatibility.

Blood Storage and Distribution

Store blood and blood products in controlled environments and distribute them to hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities as needed.

Blood Typing and Crossmatching

Provide blood typing and crossmatching services to ensure compatibility between donors and recipients before transfusions.

Therapeutic Phlebotomy

Offer therapeutic phlebotomy services for patients with conditions like hemochromatosis, where blood removal is part of the treatment.

Education and Awareness Programs

Conduct educational campaigns and awareness programs to promote the importance of blood donation and recruit new donors.

Volunteer and Donor Support Services

Provide resources and support for volunteers and donors, including counseling, health screenings, and follow-up care if necessary.

Whole Blood

Unprocessed blood that can be transfused as-is or further separated into its components.

Packed Red Blood Cells

Used in treating anemia, trauma, surgery patients, and those with chronic blood loss.

Random Donor Platelets

Essential for patients with clotting disorders, those undergoing chemotherapy, or those who have suffered significant blood loss.

Single Donor Platelets

These are platelets collected from a single donor using an apheresis machine. This process allows for a higher yield of platelets from one donor, which is often used for patients requiring platelet transfusions

Cryoprecipitate

A component of plasma rich in clotting factors, used to treat bleeding disorders such as hemophilia.

Plasma

The liquid portion of blood used to treat patients with liver disease, burns, or severe infections. It is also a source for clotting factors.

Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)

Plasma that is frozen to preserve clotting factors and used in various medical treatments.

Leukocyte-Reduced Blood Cells

Blood products that have had most white blood cells removed to reduce the risk of immune reactions and other complications in recipients.

Name	Dr. A. Smita
Qualification	MBBS, DNB-Family Medicine, Diploma in CCM
Specialization	Jr. Consultant – Critical Care Medicine
OP Timing	Monday - Saturday 10am to 6pm

Name	Dr. P. Sai Druthi
Qualification	MBBS, MD (Respiratory Medicine)
Specialization	Jr. Consultant – Critical Care Medicine
OP Timing	Monday - Saturday 8am to 5pm

Name	Ms. P. Suneetha
Qualification	MSc Bio Chemistry
Specialization	Consultant – Bio Chemist Consultant – Bio Chemist
OP Timing	Monday - Friday 3pm to 5pm

Name	Dr. Sumana Devabhaktini
Specialization	Consultant – Blood center
OP Timing	Monday - Saturday 9am to 4pm

Name	Dr. Y. Yugandar Reddy
Qualification	MBBS, MS (Gen. Surgery), DNB – Surgical Oncology
Specialization	Consultant Surgical Oncologist
OP Timing	Monday - Saturday 9am to 5pm

Name	Dr. T. Sai Baba
Qualification	MBBS, DA, FICCM, FIPM
Specialization	Ficcm - fellowship in critical care medicine Fipm - fellowship in pain medicine

Name	Dr. Varsha Ramachandran
Qualification	DNB, FICO, FAEH – Ophthalmology
Specialization	Consultant Glaucoma & Cataract Surgeon

Name	Dr. G. Rajini Kumari
Qualification	MBBS, DGO – Gynecology
Specialization	Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist
Experience

Name	Dr. Rathna
Qualification
Specialization	Manual therapy, Neuro Rehabilitation, Children Rehabilitation
B.P.T Experience	11 Years

Blood Center

VKR Trust Blood Center

About Us

Register yourself as a donor

Why is Blood Donation Required?

Why should i Register as a Blood Donor

Donor Eligibility

Donation Process

Registration

Health Screening

Preparation

Donation Setup

Blood Collection

Monitoring

Rest and Refreshments

Post-Donation Care

Health Monitoring

Blood Processing and Usage

Donation Process

Education

News & Events

Services / Products

Blood Donation Drives

Blood Collection and Processing

Apheresis Services

Blood Testing

Blood Storage and Distribution

Blood Typing and Crossmatching

Therapeutic Phlebotomy

Education and Awareness Programs

Volunteer and Donor Support Services

Whole Blood

Packed Red Blood Cells

Random Donor Platelets

Single Donor Platelets

Cryoprecipitate

Plasma

Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)

Leukocyte-Reduced Blood Cells

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