The advantages of "donating blood" that get more than "life"
This is because the situation of “reserve blood” in Thailand at the moment is rather worrisome. Due to the need for blood backup for the treatment of accident patients Surgical patients Or even patients with complications from COVID- 19 in the past This causes the blood bank to be scarce for almost all blood types. Tonkit360 therefore would like to invite everyone to donate blood by bringing the "advantages of donating blood" that can be more than "life" to share with each other.
Advantages of donating blood
1. Strong body Many people may be unaware that the overall health of a blood donor is better than someone who has never donated blood. The lost blood will not have a negative effect on our body. But makes the circulatory system better And strong body
2. Good skin, clear face, radiant aura Many young people have the wrong belief that if we donate blood and have to get fatter, but actually donating blood will make the donor look better. Slender body Helps keep the skin radiant, plump, and also helps keep the face clear Can shine as well
3. Far from cancer, the study found that Blood donors tend to live long. Far from diseases than those who do not donate blood. It also reduces the risk of cancer types such as breast cancer , lung cancer , colon cancer, head cancer, stomach cancer, larynx.
4. Donating blood will give the donor a good heart. Good feeling The feeling of being a giver, doing something, can save lives. Can be called another merit making It is an extension of life that results in many people having a safe life.
Right of medical treatment For blood donors
In case of hospitalization under the Ministry of Public Health Using the right of medical treatment by blood donors In accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Public Health On assisting in medical treatment (No. 6), 2015 divided into
- People who donate blood once or more are entitled to special room and meal assistance. According to the rights that can be reimbursed from the agency first The excess is 50 percent charged.
- Those who donated 18 or more blood received 50 percent of the room and board allowance at a predetermined rate.
In case of hospitalization under the Thai Red Cross Society : Chulalongkorn Hospital And Somdej Phraborom Ratchathewi Hospital at Sriracha, Chonburi, divided into
- For those who donate blood 7 times or more, pay for medical treatment in ordinary patients. Excluding drug and medical supplies If in a special room, surgery, childbirth 50 percent of the cost for surgery using special equipment Not exempt
- People who donate 24 times blood or more are exempt from general hospital fees. Excluding drug and medical supplies If in a special room, surgery, childbirth 50 percent of the cost for surgery using special equipment Not exempt
Preparation before donating blood
- Get enough sleep In their normal bedtime On the night before the day of donating blood
- Perfect health in all respects Not flu Or are currently taking any antibiotic, such as anti-inflammatory drugs, which must be stopped for at least 7 days
- Should avoid eating foods that are high in fat within 6 hours before donating blood, including chicken rice, rice, pork leg, because it will make the plasma cloudy. Cannot be used to treat patients
- Should drink 3-4 glasses of water 30 minutes before donating blood, which is equal to the amount of blood lost on donation. Will make the blood flow better And help reduce fainting from blood donation
- Abstain from alcoholic beverages. At least 24 hours before you come to donate blood.
- Refrain from smoking before and after donating blood for 1 hour in order for lungs to dialysis well.
Take care of yourself After donating blood
- Have a snack break And drinks provided by the staff And sit and rest for at least 15 minutes to drink more water than usual for 1 day.
- You shouldn't rush back. Should sit and rest until they are sure they are normal. If you have symptoms like dizziness, fainting. Or feeling unusual Immediately notify the officer
- Avoid going up and down the elevator, escalators can feel dizzy and faint.
- If blood oozes from the wound dressing Use the other side of your finger to press on the gauze cloth. Press firmly and raise your arm for about 3-5 minutes. To see a doctor or nurse
- Avoid doing saunas or exercising that sweat a lot. Do not use the force of the donor arm, such as lifting heavy objects, for 24 hours after donating blood.
- Rest and avoid Doing long-term continuous activities such as walking and shopping Being in a crowded area or in hot weather
- Blood donors who work climbing high Or working on machinery should take a break for 1 day
- After donating blood Keep eating as usual No need for more food. To compensate for donated blood
- Take 1 iron tablet daily to compensate for the iron loss from donating blood. And prevent iron deficiency To be able to donate blood regularly
- Eating iron nourishes the blood. Along with drinks high in vitamin C , such as orange juice, guava juice or tomato juice. Will make the body absorb iron better Except green tea Because it will hinder the absorption of iron.
