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WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY
World Blood Donor Day is observed on June 14 across the world.
The day is part of the global public health campaign created by the World Health Organization to raise awareness in different areas of blood donation.
They wanted the public to know about the lack of good blood supplies in several countries and the significance of healthy people donating their blood.
Donating blood can help with medical treatments, emergencies, and research and save millions of lives. This day also shows gratitude to blood donors across the world.
History Of Blood Donation
Blood transfusions were attempted poorly in the past without proper research and that led to disastrous results.
The first person to properly examine the science behind blood donation and transfusions was Richard Lower. He tested the process on several animals and their blood circulation examining ways to stop blood clots in them.
His research succeeded when he drained and transfused blood between two dogs who did not show any side effects afterward. As a result, he gained huge popularity in the medical world and was invited to teach his methods at the Royal Society.
But, at the time, people thought it was safe to transfuse animal blood into human patients. Authorities quickly outlawed this and the practice of blood transfusion was not used for 150 years.
In 1818 an obstetrician saved the life of a patient who was losing blood by using a blood transfusion.
He successfully did so with five other patients throughout his career, saving their lives.
Research about blood transfusion was significantly carried forward in 1900 when Karl Landsteiner discovered the three ABO blood groups.
As a result of this research, the first officially recognized successful blood transfusion was performed at Mount Sinai Hospital in 1907
World Blood Donor Day is observed on June 14 across the world.
The day is part of the global public health campaign created by the World Health Organization to raise awareness in different areas of blood donation.
They wanted the public to know about the lack of good blood supplies in several countries and the significance of healthy people donating their blood.
Donating blood can help with medical treatments, emergencies, and research and save millions of lives. This day also shows gratitude to blood donors across the world.
History Of Blood Donation
Blood transfusions were attempted poorly in the past without proper research and that led to disastrous results.
The first person to properly examine the science behind blood donation and transfusions was Richard Lower. He tested the process on several animals and their blood circulation examining ways to stop blood clots in them.
His research succeeded when he drained and transfused blood between two dogs who did not show any side effects afterward. As a result, he gained huge popularity in the medical world and was invited to teach his methods at the Royal Society.
But, at the time, people thought it was safe to transfuse animal blood into human patients. Authorities quickly outlawed this and the practice of blood transfusion was not used for 150 years.
In 1818 an obstetrician saved the life of a patient who was losing blood by using a blood transfusion.
He successfully did so with five other patients throughout his career, saving their lives.
Research about blood transfusion was significantly carried forward in 1900 when Karl Landsteiner discovered the three ABO blood groups.
As a result of this research, the first officially recognized successful blood transfusion was performed at Mount Sinai Hospital in 1907
Date & Time
June 14, 2027
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