O rh + blood needed urgently - posted for Nurseawful

boglefan



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 511

Message Posted:
18/03/2010 12:53

Posting this for Nurseawful as here internet connection has gone down.



O rh+ blood needed urgently for a gentleman undergoing lifesaving surgery tomorrow (19/3). Please contact Chris on her mobile no. ASAP if you can help.



Mobile No. 00905338467754.



Thanks everyone.

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
18/03/2010 13:32

Wife is A rh neg, I am o Pos but i am diabetic type2 (tablet not insulin) if any use just contact us

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
18/03/2010 13:37

RE msg 2, japeal: Please see this thread: http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/32687.asp Thank you!

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
18/03/2010 13:51

Hi I am back on line so thanks Extend they were helpful when I told them this was urgent.



This man's condition can change at any moment and basically kill him, apologies for the bluntness. His surgery is scheduled for tomorrow as they didn't have the blood.



Please if you can help contact me. Thanks



Chris

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
18/03/2010 13:52

thanks Hans have sent details

John

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
18/03/2010 13:58

Japeal

I have just sent you e-mail and thank you both from the bottom of my heart.



Chris

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
18/03/2010 14:05

A long shot here,



Okay if you don't know your Blood Group could you please go to Lefkosa Hospital in the hope that you are O positive. If not your Blood will help save someone else's life so no harm done.



Blood only lasts for 2 weeks so this is why there is always an urgency in NC.



Chris



p.s. Directions to the Blood Bank are as you go in the gates of Lefkosa Hospital it is the first building on the right and bonus is they have their own car park.

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
18/03/2010 14:31

Can everyone keep this at the top for the time being Thanks.



1 person on the way to give blood still need another 2. thanks again



Chris

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
18/03/2010 14:41

Nurseawful, I went to give blood in the UK last yr and was told I couldn't cos I'd had a blood transfusion 22yrs ago. Apparently if you've ever had a blood transfusion, they don't want you at all. I was gutted. Do they bother about that sort of thing here? Could I still help someone?

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
18/03/2010 14:56

In the UK if you have had a Blood Transfusion since 1980 they won't take your blood. Also after tattoo's and body piercings you have to wait 12 months.



Pippie will find out if it is the same here and get back to you. Thanks anyway.



Chris

Rupert


Joined: 29/01/2009
Posts: 21

Message Posted:
18/03/2010 17:03

My wifes group is Rh O neg and according to the card she carries can be used in transfusions for Rh O + she has tried to contact above mobile numbe without success.

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
18/03/2010 17:14

Rupert the phone number is correct but unfortunately it has never stopped ringing all day so maybe that is why she didn't get through. 0533 846 7754



If she can e-mail be on northcyprusblooddonors@gmail.com I will get back to her later.



Chris

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
18/03/2010 18:33

Don't forget to read this thread, please!: http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/32687.asp

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
18/03/2010 21:48

Simple question;



The UK as correctly stated will not take blood if donor has ben transfused any time since 1980.



What is the situation here?

Straybearx



Joined: 08/03/2007
Posts: 121

Message Posted:
19/03/2010 00:12

Received a text for this today (as I have put my name on your register) went straight to the hospital but apparently they routinely check BP prior to taking blood mine was far to high and I was told to wait 15 mins which I did and it did come down but only to 160 / 100 so she refused to take my blood - I tried but am obviously not acceptable as my BP is usually around this level (even with medication). Sorry Chris

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
19/03/2010 07:48

Firstly a big thank you to everyone who responded yesterday either by phone, text or e-mail.



Secondly we now have enough blood for the operation to go ahead.



And now wait for it the biggest shock of all came yesterday when the gentleman's wife phoned me last night.



Seemingly if the blood bank has the correct blood group in stock they will release it BUT only if blood from any other group is given in its place!! So the lady sent 2 people with totally different Blood Groups and hey presto the man has his blood!



Oh well you learn something new every day.



Chris

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
19/03/2010 07:58

Message 14 Scoop,



I stand corrected it is not just the UK that carries the ban on blood being donated if you have had or think you may have had a transfusion since 1980 It is a world wide ban.



It is to stop the spread of variant CJD (mad cow disease) they allegedly can't pick it up by testing the blood this was reviewed in 2004 and the ban still stands.



Hope this answers you question.



Chris

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
19/03/2010 08:21

Barry message 15.



Thank you anyway for caring enough about your fellow man to go to Lefkosa. Just sorry you had a wasted journey.



Chris

booitsme


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 667

Message Posted:
19/03/2010 09:37

Thank goodness you have enough blood for this gentleman. Just out of curiosity should the need arise again - what is the minimum time between donations? I gave blood blood at the session on 20th February 2010 so when would I be able to donate again? I know the usual wait in-between donations in the UK is 4 months but can I donate more regularly if needed in an emergency?

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
19/03/2010 12:29

I had a blood transfusion in 1999, and I would have thought that if there was anything wrong with my blood, I would know by now. I'm glad it was brought up though as I was going to the hospital next week to give blood, so would have been a wasted journey for me too.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
19/03/2010 15:00

Booitsme,



Needs to be approx 16 weeks / 3 months between blood donations.



Chris