Blood Donation

This coming June 26 2011, Our Lady of Fatima University, Red Cross Youth (RCY) Organization of Philippine Red Cross (Quezon City Chapter) will be having a Blood Letting Activity at SM Fairview, Quezon City. This is a very important activity of RCY because of shortage of blood in the blood bank. 

First let us define Blood donation, it is a voluntary donation of blood. The Donor is also asked about medical history and given a short physical examination to make sure that the donation is not hazardous to his or her health, the amount of blood may vary.

Screening:

Donors are typically required to give consent for the process and this requirement means that minors cannot donate without permission from a parent or guardian. You will be screened if you have decreased RBC, Hemoglobin,Hematocrit, if you have a family history of Diabetes, HIV, Hepatitis and others. Those problem can be seen if you are going to donate a blood. If positive in any of those you are not required to donate that is also for the safety of the recipient of the blood.

Recovery:

Donors are usually kept at the donation site for 10–15 minutes after donating since most adverse reactions take place during or immediately after the donation. Blood centers typically provide light refreshments or a lunch allowance to help the donor recover. The needle site is covered with a bandage and the donor is directed to keep the bandage on for several hours.

Complications:

Donors are screened for health problems that would put them at risk for serious complications from donating. First-time donors, teenagers, and women are at a higher risk of a reaction. One study showed that 2% of donors had an adverse reaction to donation. Most of these reactions are minor. Hypovolemic reactions can occur because of a rapid change in blood pressure. Fainting is generally the worst problem encountered. Bruising of the arm from the needle insertion is the most common concern, i experience Bruising after they get the sample of my blood when i entered college. Don't worry about this complications, everything is manageable and trained personnel will do the preparations and withdrawing of blood.

Benefits:

Donating blood may reduce the risk of heart disease for men, but the link has not been firmly established. Donating blood cleanses your system since new blood cells are being produce from your bone marrow. Also, you will be prioritized if you will be the one who will be needing blood.

We will be providing a certificates as a recognition in participating our Blood Activity. We are encouraging all of you to donate blood not just during this kind of activity but as a must for you to help those in need.

ImNurseJennie

Love VS. Sex

A teenage girl about 17 had gone to visit some friends one evening and time passed quickly as each shared their various experiences of the past year. She ended up staying longer than planned, and had to walk home alone. She wasn’t afraid because it was a small town and she lived only a few blocks away.

As she walked along under the tall elm trees, Diane asked God to keep her safe from harm and danger. When she reached the alley, which was a short cut to her house, she decided to take it. However, halfway down the alley she noticed a man standing at the end as though he was waiting for her. She became uneasy and began to pray, asking for God’s protection. Instantly a comforting feeling of quietness and security wrapped round her, she felt as though someone was walking with her. When she reached the end of the alley, she walked right past the man and arrived home safely.

The following day, she read in the newspaper that a young girl had been raped in the same alley just twenty minutes after she had been there. Feeling overwhelmed by this tragedy and the fact that it could have been her, she began to weep. Thanking the Lord for her safety and to help this young woman, she decided to go to the police station. She felt she could recognize the man, so she told them her story. The police asked her if she would be willing to look at a lineup to see if she could identify him. She agreed and immediately pointed out the man she had seen in the alley the night before. When the man was told he had been identified, he immediately broke down and confessed. The officer thanked Diane for her bravery and asked if there was anything they could do for her. She asked if they would ask the man one question. Diane was curious as to why he had not attacked her. When the policeman asked him, he answered, “Because she wasn't alone. She had two tall men walking on either side of her.

” Amazingly, whether you believe or not, you’re never alone. Did you know that 98% of teenagers will not stand up for God? Repost/Reblogged this as Love vs. Sex if you truly believe in God. PS: God is always there in your heart and loves you no matter what and if you stand up for him he will stand up for you. I bet 93% of the people that read this wont repost it. I read this and reposted it. Well I bet you read this note because of the title,

didn’t you? :>

ImNurseJennie