Whole Blood

What's in Whole Blood?

Think of whole blood like a super smoothie made of different ingredients, each with a special job. Here's what’s inside:

Red Blood Cells (RBCs) are the the oxygen couriers! They carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body and take carbon dioxide back to your lungs. They give blood its red color.

White Blood Cells (WBCs) are your body’s defense squad! These guys fight off germs, bacteria, and viruses to keep you healthy.

Platelets are tiny emergency responders! When you get a cut, platelets rush in to clump together and help stop the bleeding (they help form clots).

Plasma is the liquid gold! It's a pale yellow fluid that makes up about 55% of your blood. It carries water, nutrients, hormones, and waste products. It also holds proteins that help fight infections and clot your blood.

What's a Whole Blood Donation?

Every day, a red blood cell transfusion can mean the difference between life and death.

This standard type of donation consists of a donor giving one pint of blood. After the donation, the blood is separated into three different components: red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. That's how one donation impacts three lives!

The actual donation only takes 5-10 minutes!

Who needs Whole Blood donations?

	Patients with Traumatic Injuries, from accidents or violence, require quick replenishment of blood volume and components.
	Urgent Surgical Cases, like individuals with severe bleeding during or post-surgery, need immediate and comprehensive care.
	Postpartum Hemorrhages (women facing significant blood loss after childbirth) need blood products for rapid stabilization.
	Massive Transfusion Protocol Patients will need more than 10 RBC (Red Blood Cell) units within 24 hours for extensive blood support.

Why is Whole Blood needed?

It’s the closest thing to what the body naturally needs in serious moments.

Whole blood is used when a patient needs all components of blood restored quickly, including red blood cells, plasma, and platelets, in one transfusion. This is most critical when time is limited and the body is in crisis.

Can I donate Whole Blood?

In order to donate, you must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pound, and have normal blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and hemoglobin screenings. You must also not be under a doctor’s care for any serious illness or injury. For all eligibility questions, check out lifeserve.info/eligibility

What's a Whole Blood Donation?

Every day, a red blood cell transfusion can mean the difference between life and death.

The actual donation only takes 5-10 minutes!

What's in Whole Blood?

Think of whole blood like a super smoothie made of different ingredients, each with a special job. Here's what's inside:

Red Blood Cells (RBCs) are the the oxygen couriers! They carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body and take carbon dioxide back to your lungs. They give blood its red color.

White Blood Cells (WBCs) are your body's defense squad! These guys fight off germs, bacteria, and viruses to keep you healthy.

Platelets are tiny emergency responders! When you get a cut, platelets rush in to clump together and help stop the bleeding (they help form clots).

Plasma is the liquid gold! It's a pale yellow fluid that makes up about 55% of your blood. It carries water, nutrients, hormones, and waste products. It also holds proteins that help fight infections and clot your blood.

Who needs Whole Blood?

	Patients with Traumatic Injuries, from accidents or violence, require quick replenishment of blood volume and components.
	Urgent Surgical Cases, like individuals with severe bleeding during or post-surgery, need immediate and comprehensive care.
	Postpartum Hemorrhages (women facing significant blood loss after childbirth) need blood products for rapid stabilization.
	Massive Transfusion Protocol Patients will need more than 10 RBC (Red Blood Cell) units within 24 hours for extensive blood support.

Why is Whole Blood needed?

It's the closest thing to what the body naturally needs in serious moments.

Whole blood is used when a patient needs all components of blood restored quickly, including red blood cells, plasma, and platelets, in one transfusion. This is most critical when time is limited and the body is in crisis.

Can I donate Whole Blood?

In order to donate, you must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pound, and have normal blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and hemoglobin screenings. You must also not be under a doctor's care for any serious illness or injury. For all eligibility questions, check out lifeserve.info/eligibility.

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