Blood Drive Facts
Male 13
Female 12.5
Who was the First Medical Director of American Red Cross Blood Services
Dr. Charles Drew
Name the four blood types
A, B, AB, and O
What blood types do we typically look for in power red donors?
A-, B-, O+, and O-
On average, how many blood drives does an AM run a month?
28-30
What is the name of the app we use to find out optimal donation type and donor schedule.
drive insights
What year did the American Red Cross launched its National Sickle Cell Initiative
2021
How many days do you need to wait between whole blood donations?
56 days
How many days must a donor wait between power red donations?
112 days
How far in advance can changes be made to a blood drive?
12 weeks
What percentage of the population donate blood each year?
3%
After what world war did ARC introduce the first nationwide civilian blood program?
World War II
What is the difference between a vein and an artery?
A vein carries deoxygenated blood to the heart an artery carries oxygenated blood away from the heart at a higher pressure
minimum hemoglobin for power red cell donation
13.3
How far in advance do you need to book a blood drive?
What ethnic group has the highest predominance of Type O blood?
Latino
What are the five areas that American Red Cross employees provide care for others?
• People affected by disasters in America
• Support for members of the military and their families
• Blood collection, processing and distribution
• Health and safety education and training
• International relief and development
What components make up our blood?
Plasma, red cells, white cells, and platelets.
What are the height and weight requirements for males and females for donating power red
Male: min height: 5'1", min weight: 130lbs
Female: min height: 5'3, min weight: 150 lbs
What is the minimum goal of a blood drive?
25 procedures
What is the book now passcode?
What inspired Clara Barton to found the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton visited Europe following the Civil War. It was while there she heard about the Swiss-inspired global Red Cross.
What is hemoglobin?
A protein found in red cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to tissues
0.9% sodium chloride (saline)
CP2D (Anticoagulant)
AS-3 (Additive)
How many blood donations does ARC need to collect each day to meet the needs of patients?
13,000