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0 negative blood urgently needed in Sosua
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good response so far.......
So far, 8 or 9 people have gone to give blood, which is a wonderful response.
Our thoughts are with the girl's family right now, but a more serious question is raised; this happened in the afternoon when it was easy to reach people. One post on Facebook and we had 3 people off to the hospital within 10 minutes.
Imagine though if something like this happens in the middle of the night and you cannot reach anyone and because of a lack of blood, the child (in this case) dies?
We think that it would be a good idea to have a data-base of blood groups of willing volunteers that could be reached in case of such an emergency. MJ Barshi is now trying to organize such a thing and she has asked that I post her telephone number for anyone who is willing to go on that list; 809 571 1818.
You can also PM me if you'd like to be added. Thanks, Clare
So far, 8 or 9 people have gone to give blood, which is a wonderful response.
Our thoughts are with the girl's family right now, but a more serious question is raised; this happened in the afternoon when it was easy to reach people. One post on Facebook and we had 3 people off to the hospital within 10 minutes.
Imagine though if something like this happens in the middle of the night and you cannot reach anyone and because of a lack of blood, the child (in this case) dies?
We think that it would be a good idea to have a data-base of blood groups of willing volunteers that could be reached in case of such an emergency. MJ Barshi is now trying to organize such a thing and she has asked that I post her telephone number for anyone who is willing to go on that list; 809 571 1818.
You can also PM me if you'd like to be added. Thanks, Clare
Blood donors...
Am so pleased that you managed to find a number of people willing to donate blood in this latest incident.
I was under the impression that CMC were compiling their own list of available donors which was started some time ago.... I am a rather common O positive blood group and they had blood available for me when I needed it 2 weeks ago.
Perhaps this thread http://www.dr1.com/forums/living/96559-dr1-blood-donor-register-new-updated-oct-2009-a.html could be updated again noting those that may have left the area and those who have moved in and are willing to be donors either for emergencies or on a regular basis.
These appeals should not be left to a last moment call and, as pointed out, what happens if that need arises in the middle of the night?
Am so pleased that you managed to find a number of people willing to donate blood in this latest incident.
I was under the impression that CMC were compiling their own list of available donors which was started some time ago.... I am a rather common O positive blood group and they had blood available for me when I needed it 2 weeks ago.
Perhaps this thread http://www.dr1.com/forums/living/96559-dr1-blood-donor-register-new-updated-oct-2009-a.html could be updated again noting those that may have left the area and those who have moved in and are willing to be donors either for emergencies or on a regular basis.
These appeals should not be left to a last moment call and, as pointed out, what happens if that need arises in the middle of the night?
Had no idea about that register Whirleybird - needs to be promoted again, especially as the population is so transient here. I know that MJ is determined to get an 'active' list going as you say - last minute appeals are great when everyone's awake and at the computer.
By the way, the girl is out of her OP now and in recovering with good prospects. She had ruptured her spleen, hence the blood loss.
O rH negative in santo domingo
I will give ya a pint of the O RH negative if I can give it here is SD, do not know if it is possible.
Maybe could get a few more donars here, it is a larger blood pool, maybe it would be worth while.............
Just let me know where and when to go................I will be there.
I will give ya a pint of the O RH negative if I can give it here is SD, do not know if it is possible.
Maybe could get a few more donars here, it is a larger blood pool, maybe it would be worth while.............
Just let me know where and when to go................I will be there.
Thank you - the hospital has enough blood for now - an overwhelming response, this time. Whirleybird's blood group thread was a good thing, but maybe is now a little out of date.
We are now looking at compiling a new list partially using Facebook (don't laugh - it really was the fastest way of getting help today; within 5 minutes, the first response from another young person who knew her and her father's blood group) to store some emergency contacts to a small group of people who will hold the list of available donors.
Ironically, the young girl who responded to the first alert did not know at the time she was going to donate to one of her best friends.
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I have to ask this, Is the blood screened here like in the states for different diseases like HIV, Hepatitis, etc. before being administered.
And, if yes, who does it.
Since HIV is so prevalent here, this has to be asked.
And, if yes, who does it.
Since HIV is so prevalent here, this has to be asked.
It is a very good question and I will try and find out the answer - it is something we were discussing last night whilst all this was unraveling.
They will do a PCV before the person donates to check haematocrit levels. When we had the original blood register thread back in 2007 I went and interviewed the doctora in charge of the blood bank at Ricardo Limardo in PP. Post 23 here, bit of an eye opener:
http://www.dr1.com/forums/living/65315-dr1-blood-donor-register-3.html
subsequently challenged by information helpfully obtained and posted by A. Hidalgo with a letter from the then Director of National Blood Programme. But it gives you some contact points swellsurf, to pursue this further.
Regrettably I'm excluded due to age and weight.
http://www.dr1.com/forums/living/65315-dr1-blood-donor-register-3.html
subsequently challenged by information helpfully obtained and posted by A. Hidalgo with a letter from the then Director of National Blood Programme. But it gives you some contact points swellsurf, to pursue this further.
Regrettably I'm excluded due to age and weight.
Mary Jo, from CMC is currently out of the country. That may be the reason why the CMC blood donor register was not used.
Lindsey
Lindsey
Five years ago, I was operated on by Roberto Spitale (my hero) for a fractured vertebra and sciatic nerve damage. Because of the above issues I gave my own blood three days in advance of the op. It was my understanding that the screening done, if at all, is not what we would consider acceptable. A blood donor register is a great idea.
Well done swellsurf for rounding up the troops.....
I hope the little girl recovers quickly.
Rio
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