Sunday, March 30, 2008

RH Negative Blood

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Nearly 85% of all human beings have RH positive blood. Their red blood cells contain a substance called the RHesus blood factor. This means the positive blood contains a protein that can be traced to the Rhesus monkey. It is acknowledged that blood factors are transmitted with more exactitude than any other human or animal characteristic. It is not known from where the negative rh factor derived.


The highest concentration of RH negative blood occurs in the Basque people of Northern Spain and Southern France, and in the Eastern/Oriental Jews. Only 15% of the entire world's population are known to have the RH negative blood factor. While it is known that RH negative blood - (type 'O') is the purest blood known to mankind, it is not known from where the negative factor originates. The majority of people, especially the native people of the Americas have type 'O' blood, except the Blackfoot Indians who have 82% type A blood. These native people are the only tribe to have this high concentration of A blood - most other American Indians have 80% type 'O'. It is the rh negative factor that makes the blood 'pure'. Pure enough to be the universal blood of the world. Everyone on the face of the earth can receive rh negative type 'O' blood, but these very same 'O' negative people cannot receive blood from any other type except their own type. The three types are 'O', 'B', 'A' and a fourth - a combination of 'AB'.


Rh negative blood indicates no protein connections to the Rhesus monkey, whereas rh positive blood does carry protein linked to the Rhesus monkey - hence the 'rh', i.e. rhesus. Blood type 'O' is the most common. Blood type 'A' is next, and blood type 'B' is after that. Blood type 'AB' is the least common. It is very rare for even as many as 10 percent of a population to be of blood type 'AB'. When we seperate the types into 'negative' and 'positive' we find that 'O' negative (the universal donor blood) constitutes less than 7% of the world's population. Science at this very time is attempting to make the recipe for rh negative 'O' blood, but without success. The protein in positive blood can be cloned, but not so of the negative blood - which is quite interesting. If the rh negative factor does not derive from any known earthly link - from where did it originate? Perhaps Zechariah Sitchen would be able to tell us. He would no doubt say it is from the 'gods'. What the big boys say is that the rh-negative factor is a mutation of unknown origin which happened a few thousand years ago. These 'negative' blooded people spread heavily into the area of what is now Spain, England, Ireland, France and later into America, Canada and Australia. A faction of 'O' negative people can be found amongst the Basque peoples. They contain the largest concentration of known 'O' negative blooded people today because, they for the most part, have confined themselves to one area, whereas the Celtic people have branched out among all the new world.


It is evident that Adam and Eve had rhnegative blood - the type would have to be 'O', because Adam was created perfect and that would mean the 'purest' blood. Eve would definitely have the same blood as well. Eve's 'sin' was committing adultry with an 'outsider' (yes there were other humans on the earth when Adam and Eve were placed here). Eve's sin resulted in the birth of Cain - with positive blood - his father perhaps a Blackfoot Indian with 'A' positive type blood (see chart above). Descendants of Cain were sent out from Adam and Eve into the land of 'Nod' - (America?). Or maybe Cain's father was a 'Lapp' who again had A+ blood. Cain's family were sent into 'Nod' which could mean the extreme north - a good place to send Cain, and America wouldn't be much of a punishment. The Blackfoot Indians do have the highest concentration of 'A' blood, however. The descendants of Cain would have confined themselves from the outside races of people because they were 'marked' in some way and were fearful of death if they ventured out into the world.

Blood was, and still is, sacred to the God of Israel. When the Israelites were kept in the wilderness for forty years (a biblical generation), perhaps it was to cleanse their blood. After many years of inner-marriages with A+ and B+ blood types their once pure bloodline was becoming corrupt. This once 'clean' breed of people were instructed to marry only within the other Israelite tribes, thus preventing contamination of their blood line by producing only RH 'O' negative children. The Israelites were given a 'promise' land after their long quarantine in the wilderness, but only the younger generations were allowed to enter the promise land - those under the age of twenty who were born in the wilderness with two negative Israelite parents. When these younger Israelites were set free to go down to the promise land they were instructed not to marry outside their own tribes, and strict hygienic instructions were imposed upon them as well. But eventually the Israelites scattered in all directions marrying other than Israelite spouses, and the positive blood in all types soon took over and today 85% of humans are positive.

Source : Star Children

Saturday, March 29, 2008

if you are a negative blood type in an Asian country, you are in trouble

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Let’s look at the relevance of the Rhesus negative blood group, and why it can be such a problem in this part of the world. When we type blood groups there are basically 2 factors to consider. The ABO type, and Rhesus type. Of the ABO type you could be A, B, AB, or O. Any of these groups may be Rhesus positive, or Rhesus negative. (E.g. Blood type A Rh Pos or A +). When we consider donors and recipients for transfusion, the following matches can be made:


A + may receive from A+, A-, O-, and may donate to A+.B + may receive from B+, B-, O-, and may donate to B+.

AB + may receive from A+, B+, AB+, O+, A-, B-, AB-, O-, and may donate to AB+.

O+ may receive from O+, O-, and may donate to O+.

A- may receive from A-, O-, and may donate to A-, A +.

B- may receive from B-, O-, and may donate to B-, B +.

AB- may receive from AB-, O-, and may donate to AB -, AB+.O- may receive from O-, and may donate to A-, A +, B-, B+, AB+, AB-, O-, & O+.


As you can see from this chart, if you could choose your blood group and you were a selfish person, I’d go for AB +. You can receive blood from anyone! If you considered yourself a generous person go for the O -, then you would be the “Universal donor”. This explains why O negative donors are so revered. A bleeding trauma patient can be saved with this blood as no timely cross matching is necessary.


So why the big hoo-ha about negative donors in Asia? The Caucasian (white) population averages about a 15 -25 % negative blood group type. The Asian population averages about 5%. So, if you are a negative blood type in an Asian country, you are in trouble.

The following categories of people should avoid donating blood:

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1.Pregnant or lactating women, or those who have recently had an abortion.

2.Persons who are on steroids, hormonal supplements or certain specified medication.


3.Persons with multiple sexual partners or those who are addicted to drugs.


4.Persons who have had an attack of infection like jaundice,rubella,typhoid or malaria


5.Persons who have undergone surgery in the previous six months.


6.Persons who have consumed alcohol in the 48 hours prior to donation.


7.Women should avoid donation during their menstruating period.


8.Persons with any systemic disease like heart disease, kidney disease, liver problems, blood disorders or asthma should NOT donate blood.


8.Persons suffering from infections transmitted through transfusions like HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis ect should not donate blood.

Who can Donate Blood ?




Who can Donate Blood ?
Any healthy person between the age of 18 and 60 years can be a blood donor provided he/she fulfills medical requirement which protect both donor and recipient. The blood bank doctor screens all donors.



It is advisable to eat something before your donation.



Exceptions:If you are anemic.If you are on medication.If you are a lactating mother .If you are a pregnant/menstruating.Any person in the high-risk group.



Who cannot donate ?
For three months to 1 year after surgery.(Depending upon type of surgery)For three months after malaria.If in doubt, consult the Blood Bank doctor on duty.



What happens to my unit of blood ?
After you donate, your blood is tested for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis, Malaria etc to be sure that it is safe as possible for a patient to receive.



Blood group and type are identified.
A blood group card is mailed to the donor
Before the blood is issued for transfusion, it is cross matched with the patient's blood
Donor's blood must match with that of the patient
You cannot get AIDS by donating blood



Is Donating Blood Painful ?



Donating Blood is not painful and is completely safe for the donor. It takes approximately 5 minutes to donate blood and about 10 minutes for post donating rest and refreshment. Only 350 to 450 ml blood is taken which gets replaced in the body within 24 hours.



We need all type. Which type are you ?



Main blood are A, B, AB, O, RH positive and RH negative.A substance called 'Rhesus factor' (Rh factor) is present in blood. Blood with the Rh factor in it is termed as positive. So a donor of 'A' group with the Rh factor present is 'A+' while a person without the Rh factor is 'A neg.'. It is important that the Rh factor matches while giving blood to a patient. A, B & AB can sometimes have subgroup. O group may sometimes be of a rare type called Bombay Pheno -type. 95% is of India's population is Rh+. only about 5% is Rh negative.



How can human blood save lives ?



To Replace blood loss and to treat shock
in victims of accidents and burns
for those having major surgery
To exchange blood in babies
when they have severe jaundice



What's involved in giving blood ?



Registration
At the reception counter, you fill up a form and answer some questions.
Medical Screening
You are weighed, your blood pressure is checked and your hemoglobin level is also checked to make sure that you can give blood.
Blood donation
Sit back and relax during your donation.



What is blood component ?



Red Blood Cells
They contain hemoglobin, a substance responsible for carrying oxygen to the body tissues. Loss of Red Blood Cells, which can occur due to many causes, results in inadequate amount of oxygen being supplied to the body's tissues.
Uses: Concentrated Red Blood Cells are used for treating various types of anemia which do not respond to drug therapy. For example, victims of accidents who suffer major blood loss, patients having bleeding disorders, kidney disorders and for major surgeries.



White Blood CellsThey are known as leucocytes. White Blood Cells are the body's defense against disease, they help to fight infection. Some destroy bacteria, others produce antibodies against bacteria and viruses.Uses: Patients suffering from Septicemia are treated with White Blood Cells. In certain situation, especially in newborn babies with serious infection and low White Blood Cells count, transfusion of White Blood Cells may help to overcome these infections.
PlateletsThey are the sticky blood cells. The sticky quality enables Platelets to form clots over torn or damaged blood vessels from which bleeding occurs.Uses: Platelets in large quantities are transfused into patientswhose bone marrow does not produce enough Platelets, such as those suffering from leukemia, hemophilia and those undergoing chemotherapy.



PlasmaPlasma is composed mainly of water, salts and many proteins. It is the fluid portion of body which is processed by freeze dryingso that it can be stored at normal temperatures over longer periods of time. Whole Blood is suitable for transfusion for only thirty five days after it has been donated, while plasma from any blood not used during this period can be converted into dried Plasma and can be preserved for longer donation.Uses: Patients suffering from burns, crush injuries, hemophilia, liver disorder etc. require plasma.



Factor VIII preparationsCryoprecipitate, a product prepared from Plasma contain a blood clotting substance called factor VIII. This is absent in patients suffering from hemophilia.


Infrastructure Requirements for Blood Banks in Delhi

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Infrastructure Requirements for Blood Banks

Blood Banks in Delhi

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Blood Bank,A.I.I.M.SNew Delhi-110029
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Blood Bank,Armed Forces Transfusion CentreContonment,New Delhi-110010
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Blood Bank,C.N. Centre,A.I.I.M.S.New Delhi-110029
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Blood Bank, Dr.R.M.L. HospitalNew Delhi-110001
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Blood Bank E.S.I. HospitalNew Delhi-110015
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Blood Bank, Northern Railway CentreBasant Lane, New Delhi
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Blood Bank ,Safdajang Hospital New Delhi-110029
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Blood Bank, Sucheta Kriplani HospitalNew Delhi-110001
(B). Blood Banks Under Government of Delhi :
S.No Names & Addresses of Blood Banks
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Blood Bank,D.D.U. HospitalHari Nagar, New Delhi-110069
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Blood Bank,G.B. Pant HospitalNew Delhi-110002
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Blood Bank,G.T.B. HospitalShahdra,Delhi-110029
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Blood Bank, L.N.J.P. HospitalNew Delhi-110002
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Blood Bank Sushrut Trauma CentreMetcalf House, Delhi-110054
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Blood Bank, Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital,Mangolpuri,Delhi-110083
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Blood Bank, Saheb ambedkar Hospital Sector-6,Rohini, Delhi
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Dr. Hedgewar Arogya Sansthan, F-18,Kakardooma, Shahadara Delhi-32
(C). Blood Banks Under Muncipal Corporation of Delhi :
S.No Names & Addresses of Blood Banks
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Blood Bank, Hindu Rao HospitalDelhi-110007
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Blood Bank, Kasturba HospitalDaryaganj, New Delhi-110002
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Blood Bank, Swami Dayanand Hospital Delhi-110095

(D). Blood Banks Under Voluntary Organisation :
S.No Names & Addresses of Blood Banks
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Blood Bank,Indian Red Cross SocietyNew Delhi
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Rotary Blood Bank,56-57,Tuglaguabad, Institutional Area,Mehrauli Badarpur Road, New Delhi
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Loins Blood BankAK-100, Shalimar Bagh,New Delhi-88
(E). Registration Trust Operator Blood Bank:
S.No Names & Addresses of Blood Banks
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Emergency Blood Bank4858/2a, Ansari Road, Darayaganj,New Delhi-02
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Blood Bank Organisation11/6-B, Pusa Road,New Delhi-110008
(F).Blood Banks Under Private Hospitals:
S.No Names & Addresses of Blood Banks
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Blood Bank Jaipur Golden Hospital 2,Institutional Area ,Rohini,New Delhi-110085
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Blood Bank,Batra HospitalNew Delhi-110062
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Blood Bank,Dharmashila Cancer HospitalVasundra Enclave,Delhi-110096
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Blood Bank, Escort Heart InstituteOkhla, New Delhi-110044
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Blood Bank Ganga Ram HospitalNew Delhi-110060
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Blood Bank, Holy Family HospitalOkhla,New Delhi-110020
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Blood Bank ,Mata Chanan Devi Hospital A-2D,Janak Puri,New Delhi-110058
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Blood Bank, Mool chand HospitalLajpat Nagar,New Delhi-110024
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Blood Bank, National Heart InstituteEast of Kailash,New Delhi-110065
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Blood Bank, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer HospitalRohini,Delhi-110085
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Blood Bank,Indra Parstha Medical CorporationSarita Vihar,New Delhi-110085
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Blood Bank, St. Stephens HospitalDelhi-110054
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Blood Bank, Sundar Lal Jain HospitalAshok Vihar,Delhi-110052
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Pushpawati Singhania Research Inst. for Liver Renal & Digestive, Press Enclave Marg,Shaikh Sarai,New Delhi-17
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Blood Bank, Maharaja Aagrasen HospitalPunjabi Bagh,New Delhi-110026
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Blood Bank, Delhi Heart & Lungs Institute,3MM-11,Ansari Road,Daryaganj,New Delhi-02
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Brahm Shakti Hospital & Research Centre,U-1/78, Budh Vihar,New Delhi-110041
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Shri Balaji Action Medical InstitureFC-34,A/4, Paschim Vihar,New Delhi-63
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Max Devki Devi, Heart & Vascular Institute,(A Unit Of Devki Devi foundation Institute),2,Press Enclave,Saket,New Delhi-110017
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Max Balaji Hospital(Balaji Medical and Diagnostic Centre)108 A,Indraprastha Extn., Samachar Apartment,Patparganj,New Delhi-110017
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Sant Parmanand Hospital,(A Unit of Sant Parmanand Blind Relief Mission),Blood Bank, Sucheta Kriplani Hospital18,Sham Nath Marg,Civil Lines,Delhi-54
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Blood Bank,Saroj Hospital & Heart Institute,Sector -14 Rohini,Madhuban Chowk,New Delhi-110085
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Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital Sector-B, Pkt.1,Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,Vasant Kunj,New Delhi-110017
(G).Private Blood Banks :
S.No Names & Addresses of Blood Banks
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Bajaj Blood Bank,I-C/3, Guru Gobind Singh Marg,New Rohtak Road,New Delhi-110005
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Blood Bank,Central Polyclinic03, Gagan Vihar, Delhi
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Blood Organisation36, Vijay Block, Laxmi Nagar,Delhi-110092
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Central Ployclinic Blood Bank11-J/36, Lajpat Nagar,New Delhi-110024
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Sunil Blood Bank 806, Arjun Nagar,Kotla Mubarakpur,New Delhi-110003
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White Cross Blood Bank, A-60,East Of Kailash, New Delhi-110065

Bombay blood group : Rare Blood Group

It is not as if only 35 people among a billion Indians have Bombay blood group. But 90 percent Indians don’t know their blood group. Among those who know, there are probably around 35.”
He says that there is a fair chance of a Mumbaikar saving life - not because people with the rare blood group are only to be found in Mumbai as some might believe - but because Mumbai is thickly-populated and so the possibility of finding a person with the rare blood group is brighter in Mumbai than in a sparsely-populated region.

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