17-10-2017, 09:21 AM
The Blood Bank is a cache or a bank of blood or blood components, collected as a result of donation of blood, stored and preserved for later use in blood transfusions. The term "blood bank" typically refers to a division of a hospital laboratory where blood product is stored and appropriate blood tests are performed to reduce the risk of transfusion-related events.
Richard Lewison of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City began using sodium citrate as an anticoagulant. This discovery transformed the blood transfusion procedure from direct (vein to vein) to indirect. The Bloodmobile has a blood donor reception area, private interview booths, comfortable donation beds, and a refreshment area where Bloodmobile Blood donors are encouraged to enjoy coffee or juice after their blood donation. There are many windows in the Bloodmobile placed throughout the viewing area on the Bloodmobile to allow ample natural light, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.
Richard Lewison of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City began using sodium citrate as an anticoagulant. This discovery transformed the blood transfusion procedure from direct (vein to vein) to indirect. The Bloodmobile has a blood donor reception area, private interview booths, comfortable donation beds, and a refreshment area where Bloodmobile Blood donors are encouraged to enjoy coffee or juice after their blood donation. There are many windows in the Bloodmobile placed throughout the viewing area on the Bloodmobile to allow ample natural light, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.