Double Reds
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What's a Double Red?
Double Red blood donations are a type of blood donation where only red blood cells are collected, and your plasma and platelets are returned to you during the same session.
A specialized machine separates your blood during donation:
- Red blood cells are collected
- Plasma and platelets are safely returned to you along with saline
- This process is called apheresis
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What's a Double Red donation?
Every day, a red blood cell transfusion can mean the difference between life and death.
A special machine separates your blood (called apheresis). Two units of red blood cells are collected, which is about twice a standard donation. The plasma and platelets are returned to your body along with saline.
Who needs Double Red donations?
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Trauma and emergency care patients, from accidents or violence, require quick replenishment of blood volume and components.
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Surgical cases, like individuals with severe bleeding during or post-surgery, need immediate and comprehensive care.
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Cancer patients need blood products for rapid stabilization.
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People with chronic anemia or blood disorders could need more units within 24 hours for extensive blood support.
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Why are Red Blood Cells needed?
Oxygen Delivery, Energy Production, Carbon Dioxide Removal, pH Balance
Red blood cells are needed because they carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body and help remove carbon dioxide. Without enough healthy red blood cells, organs and tissues can’t get the oxygen they need to function. If you have a blood type that is in high demand for red cells, donating double reds allows you to maximize your impact in one visit.
Can I donate Double Reds?
Eligible male double red cell donors must be at least 16 years or older (with parental/guardian consent), 5’1″ tall and weigh at least 130 pounds. Eligible female double red cell donors must be at least 16 years or older (with parental/guardian consent), at least 5’5″ tall, and weigh at least 150 pounds. Eligible double red cell donors can donate every 112 days, up to three times per year. For all eligibility questions, check out lifeserve.info/eligibility
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What's a Double Red?
Double Red blood donations are a type of blood donation where only red blood cells are collected, and your plasma and platelets are returned to you during the same session.
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What's a Double Red Donation?
Every day, a red blood cell transfusion can mean the difference between life and death.
A special machine separates your blood (called apheresis). Two units of red blood cells are collected, which is about twice a standard donation. The plasma and platelets are returned to your body along with saline.
Who needs Double Red Donations?
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Patients with Traumatic Injuries, from accidents or violence, require quick replenishment of blood volume and components.
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Urgent Surgical Cases, like individuals with severe bleeding during or post-surgery, need immediate and comprehensive care.
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Postpartum Hemorrhages (women facing significant blood loss after childbirth) need blood products for rapid stabilization.
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Massive Transfusion Protocol Patients will need more than 10 RBC (Red Blood Cell) units within 24 hours for extensive blood support.
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Why are Red Blood Cells needed?
Oxygen Delivery, Energy Production, Carbon Dioxide Removal, pH Balance
Red blood cells are needed because they carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body and help remove carbon dioxide. Without enough healthy red blood cells, organs and tissues can’t get the oxygen they need to function.
Can I donate Double Reds?
Eligible male double red cell donors must be at least 16 years or older (with parental/guardian consent), 5’1″ tall and weigh at least 130 pounds. Eligible female double red cell donors must be at least 16 years or older (with parental/guardian consent), at least 5’5″ tall, and weigh at least 150 pounds. Eligible double red cell donors can donate every 112 days, up to three times per year. For all eligibility questions, check out lifeserve.info/eligibility