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Blood Donation

Discussion in 'Main Forum' started by megawatt, Nov 27, 2012.

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  1. megawatt

    megawatt World Superbike +

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    Just given blood at my local mobile vampire unit. Got a reminder that it was here today, but forgot to book a time slot. Went there a couple of times, but they were too busy. Gave me a 1820 slot, filled a form in , short interview, 1 pint donation, cup of hot chocolate and a custard cream and I was home by 1900. :)
    Worth thinking about as us bikers are in a high risk group and I've received a few pints over the years?:)
     
    megawatt, Nov 27, 2012
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  2. Panel Man

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    You have prodded a sore spot for me: I happen to be O Negative, so my blood can go into anyone. It's years since I donated and I've just not even thought about it. I hereby promise to resume my 6 monthly donation regime! Thanks...
     
    Panel Man, Nov 27, 2012
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  3. megawatt

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    Well done Richard, but when are you gonna make that phone call?
    0300 123 23 23
     
    megawatt, Nov 27, 2012
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  4. deano81

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    :thumbsup:
    my wife donates blood regularly ... i would do but the sight/thought of a hyperdermic needle makes me feel physically sick... :sick: .. just a bug wuss i guess lol..
     
    deano81, Nov 27, 2012
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  5. megawatt

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    Don't look;)
     
    megawatt, Nov 27, 2012
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  6. deano81

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    lol yeah tried that one... doesnt work ...
     
    deano81, Nov 27, 2012
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  7. Tony

    Tony Moderator Staff Member Moderator +

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    I've given blood on and off since the mid 90s, keep going Alan and you will get your first pin badge I believe after 10 visits
     
    Tony, Nov 27, 2012
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  8. megawatt

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    Done a lot more than 10 mate, but I usually forget my card.
     
    megawatt, Nov 27, 2012
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  9. Miky_G

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    Physically sick? Is that worse than being mentally sick? !!!
     
    Miky_G, Nov 27, 2012
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  10. deano81

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    well im used to being mentally sick ;) .. or is that mentally unstable? :cautious: :ninja:
     
    deano81, Nov 27, 2012
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  11. hoppielimp

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    Believe you can do it at least 3 times a year. I did mine a few weeks ago. I'm B+, so I'm relatively rare...
     
    hoppielimp, Nov 28, 2012
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  12. Garya

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    you can donate every 16 weeks,
    you get a bronze for 10 donations and silver for 25 donations
    swmbo is terrified of needles yet she is a donor
     
    Garya, Nov 28, 2012
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  13. _Yappa_

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    As a nurse.....
    I HIGH FIVE YOU ALL!!!!!
    :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo:

    Good reminder Alan!
     
    _Yappa_, Nov 28, 2012
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  14. ninjabob

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    I have a rare platelet disorder called Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and have in the past needed transfusions of a blood product called IVIG so the importance of people giving blood/blood products cannot be overestimated.

    I cannot thank people enough for this selfless act.
     
    ninjabob, Nov 28, 2012
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  15. megawatt

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    Well there's a reason to donate if ever I heard one!!!:)
     
    megawatt, Nov 28, 2012
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  16. Les

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    I heard somewhere that the shelf life of blood is just a few days. Does that sound right?
     
    Les, Nov 28, 2012
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  17. Amancalledrob

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    According to this it can be stored for for 42 days or six weeks! Wow that's a long time, I would have thought before I read that that five days sounded about right

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_bank

    It's a Wiki but it's well referenced so should be reliable
     
    Amancalledrob, Nov 28, 2012
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  18. _Yappa_

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    Blood can be stored for ages. But it is used so quickly that it is rarely a problem. Biggest problem is ordering it when a patient is in A&E and not getting it into the fridge within time and it is expired. VERY strict rules about how long it can be out of fridges for!
     
    _Yappa_, Nov 28, 2012
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  19. hoppielimp

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    Good reason to be A SERV Rider...you can ride lie the wind and say, ' Sorry Sir, Its the blood, a nurse said it can't be out of their fridges very long...!' - Although...you maybe come the recipient of the blood you are carrying...so maybe not such a great idea...:confused:
     
    hoppielimp, Nov 28, 2012
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  20. megawatt

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    You got a link for SERV mate?. About time I got involved!
     
    megawatt, Nov 28, 2012
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