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Posted by JOHN on March 16, 2008, 18:33:06, in reply to "Re: Urgent Need for Blood Donations! -- requirements below"
So, Judith, you are saying there IS a bloodbank in San Pancho?
--Previous Message--
: I was once a recipient for blood in a Mexican
: hospital. The way donating was explained to
: me was that you donate any type blood and it
: kind of entitles you to a "credit"
: on receiving blood when you need it. You
: replace the blood you receive by finding
: donors with any RH type . . . eventually
: there will be someone who needs your type,
: and you may draw on the blood bank and
: receive whatever type matches your body.
: What they try to do is keep a good supply of
: all types. If you receive six transfusions,
: they like you to find six donors of any RH
: to replenish six bags of blood, thereby
: keeping the bloodbank full and ready for
: someone else's needs. If the blood that is
: donated happens to be the specific RH that
: is needed for Duane, all the better!
:
: --Previous Message--
: " Unfortunately, San Pancho doesn't
: have
: a blood bank "
:
: Then that brings up another question:
: What is happening to the blood that is being
: donated for
: Duane that does NOT match his blood type?
: I'm not being negative here, just trying to
: work my way through to the logical answer
: for giving. Mayby someone can talk to Dra
: Maria Elena and if not, Trish can talk to
: her after we return from Semana Santa.
:
:
: --Previous Message--
: I agree, John. I have tried to give blood
: at
: the hospital and was turned away. kelly
: Trainer may have opened the door so that we
: can all get on a regular schedule to do
: this. Those of us who can give -- well,
: we should. How many ambulances do we have
: to see screaming through town to realize
: that human beings need that one precious
: gift that we can easily give.
:
: Unfortunately, San Pancho doesn't have a
: blood bank where they can store blood, but
: it would be nice if hey had us all typed and
: our phone numbers so we can be contacted
: when they need us.
:
: Thanks for posting this information.
: --Previous Message--
: Our prayers are with Glenda and Duane during
: this time of crisis.
:
: Most of the American community does not
: realize that there must always be a special
: decision made for non-Mexicans to give
: blood.
:
: One might also hope that the same effort be
: given to keeping this practice
: "alive" for ALL residents of San
: Pancho and those that are in need at our
: hospital. Truely, the "gift of
: life", not a gift for credit.
:
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: --Previous Message--
: One of our neighbors is in serious need of
: blood. The hospital (at first) refused to
: take donations from the American Community.
: Glenda, the patient's wife, went to the
: American Consulate who met with the Director
: and they have amended their policy to allow
: anyone to donate.
:
: Below are the requirments to give. If you
: can help -- please, please do so. Not only
: can we save Duane's life -- we might be able
: to save a lot of people's lives by starting
: a practice of giving.
:
: Thank you.
:
: IF YOU CAN DONATE, PLEASE CALL 258-4488.
: WE ARE TRYING TO SCHEDULE EVERYONE FOR NEXT
: MONDAY AND TUESDAY.
:
: Information for donating blood in San
: Pancho Hospital:
:
: Please read the following information and
: answer the questions honestly. It helps no
: one to donate infected or dangerous blood!
:
: You may donate blood up to 5 times a year.
: It is safe and healthy as your blood cells
: regenerate. Donate with confidence that
: there is no risk.
:
: The hospital's responsibility is to
: guarantee that you donate blood free of
: infections that put lives in danger. Take
: the time to read the following information
: so that you donate safe blood and don’t
: waste unnecessary time.
:
: We want to make sure you are in good health
: and can donate blood.
:
: DO NOT SMOKE FOR 8 HOURS BEFORE YOU DONATE!
:
: We will check your pulse, temperature and
: blood pressure.
: We will take a sample to make sure you are
: not suffering from anemia or any contagious
: infections.
: We will test your blood for Hepatitis B and
: C, HIV, syphilis, malaria, typhoid, and
: herpes.
: We will ask if you have received any blood
: transfusions or sold your blood.
: Please share with us all of your health
: history as it is very important that we
: understand all.
: Please tell the doctor or nurse if you have
: syphilis, herpes, HIV, hepatitis, or any
: contagious disease so that they can take
: safe measures to protect you and the
: security of the blood supply.
: If you live a sexually active lifestyle,
: please tell the doctor or nurse. If you have
: been in dangerous sexual contact or not used
: a condom, please let them know. DO NOT TAKE
: CHANCES!
: ALL OF THE EXAMS AND RESULTS ARE
: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
: BETTER TO TALK TO THEM HONESTLY. THERE IS NO
: SHAME IN NOT BEING ABLE TO DONATE BLOOD.
:
: YOU MAY DONATE IF:
: You can present official identification such
: as passport, drivers license, military card.
:
: Know the complete name of the patient that
: you are donating for - IN THIS CASE THE
: RECEIVER IS DUANE VIRGIL LICHLITER.
: Know the age of the patient you are donating
: for. DUANE IS 75
: You may not have any tattoos or piercings.
: Please arrive clean and bathed.
: Weight must be more than 50 kilos.
: You may not donate of you are pregnant or
: menstruating.
: You may not donate before 10 days from your
: last menstrual period.
: Do not drink alcoholic beverages 48 HOURS
: before donating.
: Do not take medications for 72 hours before
: donating. If you are taking medication,
: please list them for the doctor so he can
: determine if you can donate
: If you take aspirin you must wait one week
: from your last aspirin.
: Allow a minimum of 5 hours to donate.
: (alhtough this is the very worst case --
: typically it takes less than 30 minutes)
: Do not eat in the morning if you are
: donating before noon. If you are donating
: after noon, you may eat fruit or drink juice
: before 8 a.m..
: All of the requirements are exclusively to
: protect the health of the donor and to
: receive healthy blood for the recipient.
:
: The material and equipment that the Hospital
: uses is clean and sterilized and used only
: one time before disposal.
:
: DON’T PUT ANYONE IN DANGER!
:
: Things you need to know:
: If for any reason you feel you have been
: exposed to the contagious viruses of
: Hepatitis B and C, or HIV or the AIDS virus,
: then do not donate. There is an incubation
: period for these diseases and you can infect
: the person receiving the blood.
:
: With consciousness and honesty answer:
: Have you had homosexual relations?
: Have you or do you practice prostitution?
: Have you had contact with a male of female
: prostitute?
: Have you been sick in the last 7 days?
: Have you been unfaithful to your partner?
: Has your partner been unfaithful to you?
: Are you taking any medications?
: Have you or are you injecting any drugs?
: Does your partner inject drugs?
: Do you have multiple partners?
:
: IF YOU ANSWER “YES” TO ANY OF THE ABOVE
: QUESTIONS, DO NOT DONATE BLOOD!
:
: THERE IS NO VALUE IN DONATING CONTAMINATED
: OR DANGEROUS BLOOD AND IT COULD POTENTIALLY
: CAUSE PROBLEMS FOR THE PATIENTS RECEIVING
: THE BLOOD SUPPLY. REMEMBER, YOUR HONESTY
: SAVES LIVES.
:
: DONATE TODAY AND SAVE A LIFE; TOMORROW IT
: MAY BE YOUR LIFE WE ARE TRYING TO SAVE.
:
: THE BLOOD BANK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT
: OR DENY WHOMEVER PRESENTS THEMSELVES FOR
: DONATION IF THEY DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM
: REQUIREMENTS IN THE GENERAL LAY OF HEALTH OF
: MEXICO.
:
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: If the patient has difficult blood type to
: obtain, please bring donors of the same
: blood type. Example: A, B, AB, or O
: negative.
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