Blood
How many blood groups are there?
4
True or False: Human donation is the only viable source of transfusable blood.
True
What is the minimum weight for donating?
110
16
Who is on the cover of our Instagram?
Manuel
What does an Rh protein mean?
True or False: Someone in the U.S. needs blood every 7 seconds
False
How often can you donate whole blood?
Every 56 days
In a Power Red donation, which blood component is collected?
Red blood cells
How many blood drives have we had in total?
5
Where are blood cells made?
Bone Marrow
How many lives can a single blood donation save?
3
What happens to the other blood components during a Power Red donation?
They are returned to the donor
Which blood component helps the body form clots to stop bleeding?
Platelets
What was Mr. Berg's job before his current one?
EMT
What is the only part of the body that has no blood supply?
The cornea
What kind of patient often needs frequent blood transfusions during treatment?
Cancer patients
Which type of blood donation includes red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma?
Whole blood donation
Whole blood donations are commonly used to help patients with what three types of conditions?
Cancer, blood disorders, and traumatic injuries
What is Alex's blood type?
B-
Where does blood flow through?
Arterioles, venules, and capillaries
How many people are eligible to donate & how many actually do?
62% & 3%
How Often Can I Donate Double Red Cells?
Every 112 days
What blood donation uses a special machine instead of a standard blood draw?
Power Red (double red cell) donation
How many colleges has Mr. Berg worked at?
3