tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post1693786159904356385..comments2024-03-25T19:04:53.340+05:30Comments on Godyears: RT your bloodDr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-14920288423042059202013-12-21T18:35:19.317+05:302013-12-21T18:35:19.317+05:30thats really sad. Its disheartening to see that pe...thats really sad. Its disheartening to see that people will look to earn a profit out of anything available.Dr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-66948183973447120152013-12-21T18:34:37.948+05:302013-12-21T18:34:37.948+05:30Can't really say. Sometimes they may have made...Can't really say. Sometimes they may have made the basic minimum requirements but may have been adviced by the doctors to have more ready in case of severe bleeding during the operation. Dr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-67249757159730185722013-12-21T18:33:42.969+05:302013-12-21T18:33:42.969+05:30I'm happy to see more and more companies getti...I'm happy to see more and more companies getting involved in it and encouraging blood donations from their workers..Dr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-71123356960630672422013-12-21T18:33:02.458+05:302013-12-21T18:33:02.458+05:30Glad you liked it Bushra...Glad you liked it Bushra...Dr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-32621879704017880202013-12-21T18:32:45.281+05:302013-12-21T18:32:45.281+05:30Shalini, this year has had quite a few medical pos...Shalini, this year has had quite a few medical posts but yes, even in them there was less medical and more personal views. Here, I'm trying to change that a bit by focusing on the medical aspects a little more. :)Dr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-64105203666455354352013-12-21T17:45:59.373+05:302013-12-21T17:45:59.373+05:30I donated once.. few days later.. I suffered fever...I donated once.. few days later.. I suffered fever,cold etc.. don't know why... later came to know that some rackets goto colleges in karnataka, ask for blood donation and exchanges those with cash from hospital... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227449530258692889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-23845496834351692912013-12-21T15:30:14.757+05:302013-12-21T15:30:14.757+05:30I do, if the plea is from my city. Usually there i...I do, if the plea is from my city. Usually there is a phone number... I call and obtain the details. But strangely, the unknown person on the other end says that they have already made certain arrangements, and would call me if there is any need. I find it ridiculous - why spread panic over social media then?<br /><br />www.volatilespirits.comAnupama K. Mazumderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860574609893186316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-41612445486551624952013-12-21T11:56:09.578+05:302013-12-21T11:56:09.578+05:30Informative post on blood donation doctor.. I have...Informative post on blood donation doctor.. I have also donated blood many times. I guess things are changing now-a-days and the response to blood donation campaign is increasing with every passing year.. <br /><br />We never know when our donated blood can save someone's life!BGThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14949058048585399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-9011500536334175312013-12-19T09:59:47.020+05:302013-12-19T09:59:47.020+05:30A good reminder to promote blood donation. Thanks ...A good reminder to promote blood donation. Thanks for sharing your views on this.Bushra Muzaffarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01600229252639854768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-23182020261019707842013-12-18T22:14:59.599+05:302013-12-18T22:14:59.599+05:30Nice to see it coming from a doctor. I see you ass...Nice to see it coming from a doctor. I see you assuming responsibility :)<br />However I feel these days people donate blood without much hesitation. Whenever there is a blood donation camp held at office, close to 75% of the employees donate blood. Pink Mango Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09456900186361040730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-91634627464950194562013-12-18T22:04:48.759+05:302013-12-18T22:04:48.759+05:30True... as I mentioned, weight is a criteria and 1...True... as I mentioned, weight is a criteria and 1 in 4 women in India are anemic.<br />Ideally, I would suggest your hubby make it once in 4 months. It takes 120 days for red blood cells to form again..<br />I sincerely hope those RTs work... I would like to think they do anyway.Dr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-43441648966065676432013-12-18T22:03:07.625+05:302013-12-18T22:03:07.625+05:30True.. there is ideally a weight limit placed (50k...True.. there is ideally a weight limit placed (50kgs).. luckily, I've never had that issue (underweight) for over 2 decades now !Dr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-41663412791416552042013-12-18T22:02:09.849+05:302013-12-18T22:02:09.849+05:30really? passed out! wow :D
And yes, donating in ad...really? passed out! wow :D<br />And yes, donating in advance when asked can be really good... can help the blood be ready during emergencies instead of having to go around hunting.Dr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-91522466273633594512013-12-18T22:00:52.864+05:302013-12-18T22:00:52.864+05:30Glad to hear atleast via sms and emails, the messa...Glad to hear atleast via sms and emails, the message gets spread... <br />Didn't wanna go too technical since that would make it a true medical post (and you know how i hate medical posts, what with me being a doc and all :D )<br />Mine is the commonest group too.. doesnt matter. Dr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-83309678271269774892013-12-18T21:58:35.457+05:302013-12-18T21:58:35.457+05:30Sad to hear that people's prejudices remain. T...Sad to hear that people's prejudices remain. They dont realise how one day it could be someone they care about needing the same blood. And God - really hate those who say "why should we give? It's our blood!"<br />Usually we study upper age limit as 70.. but I can see why people would be worried taking from borderline age group.Dr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-831980941278343722013-12-18T21:53:13.935+05:302013-12-18T21:53:13.935+05:30Its a lot tougher for women... as I said, many rea...Its a lot tougher for women... as I said, many reasons, not least of which is that 1 in 4 women in India are anemic themselves. Kudos to your hubby :DDr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-21546258579719675382013-12-18T21:52:13.805+05:302013-12-18T21:52:13.805+05:30That's really heartening to hear. As docs, we ...That's really heartening to hear. As docs, we always find patients struggling to find blood during emergencies... Dr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-14433417801614925572013-12-18T21:51:08.046+05:302013-12-18T21:51:08.046+05:30Thanks for the link.. and yes, even I've seen ...Thanks for the link.. and yes, even I've seen relatives refuse to donate during dire emergencies with silly reasons. Very disheartening and frustratingDr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-80089996976009321912013-12-18T21:07:15.796+05:302013-12-18T21:07:15.796+05:30I have myself every month volunteered for the bloo...I have myself every month volunteered for the blood donation camp but they tell me my weight and haemoglobin levels is not apt for it. But almost every second month, husband goes and donates blood :-) and yes I believe those RTs on twitter do help :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://subzeroricha.blogspot.in/" rel="nofollow"> Richa</a>Richa Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147592329627851095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-9883670757968880512013-12-18T19:12:06.833+05:302013-12-18T19:12:06.833+05:30I'm a bit too light to give blood...but honest...I'm a bit too light to give blood...but honestly would because it was given to me when I needed it. This is so moving, Roshan.Michelle Liewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467728821417382306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-38264614292900029152013-12-18T19:04:16.717+05:302013-12-18T19:04:16.717+05:30I have donated blood in the past when asked too. ...I have donated blood in the past when asked too. For my mom and for my dad. Passed dead away both times and had to be brought too with smelling salts but I was glad to do it...LOL. It is important to donate when it is needed and can be lifesaving. So glad you highlighted this today. ♥Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-55825744177954617332013-12-18T17:27:34.158+05:302013-12-18T17:27:34.158+05:30Don't know about the tweets, but i know that p...Don't know about the tweets, but i know that people get connected to donors through SMS and Email.<br /><br />Thanks for another Educating post, it would have been better if you had mentioned about the various myths about blood donation vs the facts. Will share this post.<br /><br />Proud to say that i have donated blood and ready to donate whenever needed. Unfortunately, mine is a very common group and rarely get a chance to donate :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03333002552656261261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-32631993429936904342013-12-18T15:31:07.768+05:302013-12-18T15:31:07.768+05:30You know, i've been a regular blood donor sinc...You know, i've been a regular blood donor since college( I am 64 now) , and now my children donate, since they disqualified me because of age (though nobody knows whats the upper limit of age). Every year I do a post on this, and this year, i did this post to inform folks how systematic and easy it is. <br /><br />http://kaimhanta.blogspot.in/2013/10/the-life-giving-red-public-interest-post.html<br /><br />People have actually crossed across roads on our campus (to avoid meeting me) seeing me come, when we were looking for blood donors for someone's heart bypass operation many years ago . There are those who give syringes a bad name and doubt everyone from a distance. And then there are those who have what I call a sense of blood superiority; they simply conserve it ). <br /><br />I am so glad you wrote this... Maybe more will come forth after seeing a doctor writing about this ....Ugich Konitarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-46604423909423568562013-12-18T14:06:19.215+05:302013-12-18T14:06:19.215+05:30My husband donates blood whenever there is an oppo...My husband donates blood whenever there is an opportunity to do so. The first time I resorted to donate blood was in college. It was a blood donation campaign. However I was singled and sent back to class as the minimum weight of the donor had to be 50 kgs. Thanks to hostel food, I weighed hardly 48kgs. :-/ I couldnt donate even after that due to numerous obstacles that came my way. But I support it and so does my family. Great article, read it already on TR.Anita Jeyan https://www.blogger.com/profile/05657647923285324813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19450448.post-4962881615073747302013-12-18T14:04:19.327+05:302013-12-18T14:04:19.327+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.Anita Jeyan https://www.blogger.com/profile/05657647923285324813noreply@blogger.com