As reported by the online media Suspilne.
A single donor’s blood can save three lives: this idea becomes a reality in Zakarpattia, where weekly the blood transfusion station sends to medical facilities from 180-290 doses of erythrocyte mass and 80–100 doses of plasma.
Blood is collected, tested, and prepared in parallel, so that the required amounts can be delivered to different hospitals in the region.
180-290 doses of erythrocyte mass and 80-100 doses of plasma are transmitted weekly to the facilities of the Zakarpattia Regional Blood Transfusion Station. Blood is collected, tested, and prepared in parallel, so that the necessary quantity can be delivered to various medical facilities in Zakarpattia. Journalists have seen how the process of testing and processing of blood and components at the transfusion station takes place.
After collection, the blood undergoes laboratory control: infectious markers are tested, compatibility is determined, and it is separated into the main components – red blood cells and plasma for further use in hospitals.
Such careful processing ensures quick access to life-saving components and preserves the quality of blood for patients.
Why this matters for patients
One unit of blood from a donor can support several patients at once. Therefore, regular donor activity and an efficient system for storing and distributing blood are key to survival in cases of injuries, surgical interventions, and treatment of serious diseases.
See also:
- Australia is lifting restrictions on plasma donation for gay, bisexual, and transgender women, implementing a gender-neutral approach to increase the number of donors.
- Special police unit “White Angels” evacuated a mobility-impaired resident from a frontline village in Dnipropetrovsk region to safety in Zakarpattia, ensuring family reunification and ongoing support.
- A 60-year-old woman from Donetsk region critically injured by a Russian drone explosion receives urgent medical care and blood transfusion in Kostyantynivka hospital.
