Search results: 110 Search term Start search History Brief overview of the history of blood donation Hippocrates said that drinking blood could change the mental traits of the patient. He counselled such a regimen for the mentally ill, in the hope that the patient would acquire the good qualities of the blood donor. In Roman times, Pliny wrote about the custom of drinking the […] https://verekeskus.ee/en/donate-blood/history/ FAQ Frequently asked questions Why should I donate blood, aren’t there plenty of donors? Considering the number of people who meet the age requirements for donating blood, Estonia is about average in Europe for this indicator. Looking at the percentage of the population who give blood, though, Estonia’s 2.8% (2014) is far behind other countries. Each […] https://verekeskus.ee/en/donate-blood/faq/ Apheresis What is apheresis? Apheresis is a way to give more in a single donation. During the procedure, an essential blood component is extracted from the donor’s blood and the other constituents are transferred back to the donor. Plasmapheresis is used to collect three treatment doses of plasma from a single donor. Without apheresis, three conventional […] https://verekeskus.ee/en/donate-blood/apheresis/ Restrictions Dear blood donor, Here are some of the most common health conditions and diseases that temporarily or permanently rule out donating blood. Consider these restrictions only if you are completely certain about your disease or condition; otherwise get a diagnosis. If you have any concerns about your health or can’t find an answer to your […] https://verekeskus.ee/en/donate-blood/restrictions/ The Donation Process Registration and form At the Blood Centre, prospective donors first go through the registration desk, where they present photo ID (ID card, passport, driver’s licences). Then the donor is shown to a computer where, regardless of how many times in the past they have given blood, they fill out a form on their health and […] https://verekeskus.ee/en/donate-blood/the-blood-donation-process/ Eligibility Requirements You’re eligible to donate blood if you: are healthy, rested and have eaten weigh over 50 kg are 18-60 years of age are an Estonian citizen or have been living in Estonia on the basis of a residence permit/right of residence at least for the last three months The interval between donations must be at […] https://verekeskus.ee/en/donate-blood/donor-requirements/ About Us The North Estonia Medical Centre’s Blood Centre (NEMC BC) is Estonia’s largest institution for preparing blood components. Structurally, it is part of the hospital’s Diagnostic Clinic. We are responsible for stocking blood, preparing, testing, preserving and issuing blood components and ensuring availability of blood components around the clock at hospitals. Our Blood Centre supplies 14 Estonian hospitals […] https://verekeskus.ee/en/about-us/ Testing How can the safety of donor blood be ensured? It is extremely important that the blood you donate is safe because blood transfusions are made for the purpose of saving lives. If the blood supply is contaminated with pathogens, the result could be the opposite. One of the most important steps to ensuring the safety […] https://verekeskus.ee/en/testing/ « Previous 1 … 11 12 13 14 Next »