Inicio de año tiene a bancos de sangre de Antioquia con “saldo en rojo”: No va ni la mitad de donantes
La juntada de las temporadas decembrina y de inicio de año tiene casi secos a los bancos de sangre de Antioquia, toda vez que estos registran un desab...
TL;DR
- Antioquia's 12 blood banks are facing a severe shortage of blood donations.
- The decline in voluntary donors is attributed to the holiday season when people are less focused on donating.
- Increased demand for blood during December and January, due to accidents and medical emergencies, is straining supplies.
- Hospitals are forced to prioritize patients, leading to longer waiting times and affecting healthcare operations.
- Specific blood types, O positive and O negative, are in urgent demand.
- Some complex surgeries require a minimum of 20-30 blood units per patient, but shortages mean only a few units are available.
- Donating blood is framed as a social responsibility, with calls for consistent donations throughout the year.
- Eligibility criteria for blood donation include being between 18-65 years old, weighing over 50 kg, and being in good health.
- Men can donate every three months, and women every four months.