Blood reserves in Saarland are running low – situation very tense
Im Saarland will be the Blood reserves are scarce. As is the case throughout Germany, there are too few blood donors in this country. As the Saarbrücken Clinic reports, the situation is extremely tense.
Donations cannot cover needs
The donations could Requirement for some time no longer cover. Therefore, purchased from other federal states But here too, the willingness to donate is decreasing and reserves are shrinking.
“Everyone can unexpectedly depend on it”
The Winterberg Hospital is therefore appealing as one of the largest emergency providers in southwest Germany with almost 50,000 emergency patients per year to the people of Saarland. “We have to focus on this issue. Blood is irreplaceable, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. Anyone can unexpectedly depend on having enough blood supplies available“, says Dr. Christian Braun, Managing Director and Medical Director of the clinic and also Medical Director of the Central Emergency Room.
After a serious accident, up to 50 blood units may be needed
For example, a patient needs serious accident sometimes up to 50 blood units. This requires 50 people with the matching blood groupwho have donated blood in the past 42 days. Because the donations are only Shelf life 42 days and cannot be produced artificially. Patients of the oncology or Premature babies may be dependent on blood donations.
Blood donation center at Winterberg supplies 22 hospitals
The blood donation center Saar-Pfalz-gGmbh on the Winterberg is currently supplying eight oncology practices and 22 hospitals in Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate with reserves. “Blood is becoming more and more of a rare commodity,” says Matthias Mudra, managing director of the Saar-Palatinate Blood Donation Center. In order to ensure the supply, it is important that donors regularly to donate come. At Women is every three months, at Men possible every two months.
Saarbrücken Hospital appeals in letter to solidarity among Saarlanders
The hospital therefore appeals to the Solidarity of the SaarlandersIn a letter campaign, it will write in the coming days and weeks Companies, associations, institutions, ministries and public figures The topic should reach people and companies through as many channels as possible, reach to raise awareness about blood donations.
“We hope that Your good example sets a precedent and it encourages more people to decide to donate,” says the cover letter, which will be sent out in several waves starting in early September.
How you can donate blood at Winterberg
Blood donations can be made in the Blood Donation Center Saar-Pfalz all healthy people between 18 to 60 yearsBefore the first donation, a thorough Investigation For each donation, the team also examines a sample in advance to Blood values. Donors must also provide a questionnaire The blood sample will then be sent to Hepatitis B and C, HIV and syphilis tested. Every two years a new, free Health check.
Donor pass and expense allowance
After the second donation there is already the personal blood donor card. In addition, donors receive an expense allowance of 25.57 euros for whole blood donationsPlasma donations are also possible at the center.
Opening hours and address
The Saar-Pfalz blood donation center can be found on the Winterberg Saarbrücken in the Theodor-Heuss-Straße 128. She is Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 08.00 to 15.00 and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00 to 18:00. In addition, every third Saturday Blood donation is possible from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Further information on the Website of the Saarbrücken Blood Donation Center.
Sources used:
– Press release from the Winterberg Clinic
