From the provincial government they made a statement informing that They urgently need blood donors from all groups and factors in Neuquén Capitalsince »at this time the levels of Stock are low and for that reason an urgent call is made ».
Confirmaron that the Regional Hemotherapy Center, located in Planas 1915 of the city of Neuquén, Receive volunteer blood donors, due to the important lack of stocks. They assure that Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.Dactors can approach the facilities to donate.
They detailed that people between 16 and 65 years of age (between 16 and 18 with authorization of parents/tutor), who weigh more than 50 kilograms and are in good health, They are who are suitable.
They advise breakfast in a regular basis, since there are no food restrictions, and take at least 500 milliliters of water about 30 minutes before attending to donate. “It is important to present yourself with the National Identity Document.” For more information they can communicate at (299) 508 7107 or (299) 689 4198.
-What is the blood donation process in Neuquén?
According to the Regional Center for Hemotherapy of Neuquén: «It is a sure process that is carried out under the responsibility of a medical team ».
They also detailed that this procedure takes about half an hour. In the first instance a medical interview is conducted «In order to rule out clinical situations or risk situations that endanger the donor’s health or from the person who will receive the blood. In addition, blood pressure control and hemoglobin/hematocrit control are done, ”they explained.
Once finished and the person is considered suitable A unit of blood is extracted. «It lasts 7 to 10 minutes. From donated blood samples are taken to do laboratory studies ».
«The donated blood unit is separated into red blood cells, platelets, plasma and derivatives so that each patient receives the component he needs to improve. Blood is necessary for transplants, surgeries, operations, oncological treatments, incidents, anemias, burns, among others, ”they said.
Why it is important to donate blood, according to the Regional Center for Neuquén Hemotherapy
- Because it can Save life to several people.
- To Have safe blood.
- So that Blood is always available.
- To prevent the patient and their environment from finding donors.
- Why Blood cannot be manufactured. The blood components – red glocal, platelets or plasma – are only obtained from the blood donated by a healthy person, there is no artificial substitute for blood.
