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An
autologous blood donation is a process where you give blood
for yourself to be used during a scheduled surgical procedure.
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- Your own blood is the safest blood for
transfusion. It decreases the incidence of reaction and
infections.
- An autologous donation must be prescribed
by a physician.
- Infrequently, severe respiratory
conditions, heart ailments, or anemia may prevent your participation
in this program.
- Autologous blood donations may be made a
week apart, and not less than 72 hours before a scheduled surgery.
- All autologous blood is specially tagged
to ensure that you receive your own blood.
It is recommended that an iron
supplement be prescribed by your physician prior to participation in the
program to prevent mild anemia.
If you cannot participate in
the program completely, blood donated by volunteers in the community or by
donors selected by you will be made available.
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ALL
BLOOD DONORS - AUTOLOGOUS, DIRECTED, AND COMMUNITY DONORS -
UNDERGO STRINGENT SCREENING. EACH UNIT OF BLOOD DONATED IS
TESTED THOROUGHLY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE BLOOD SUPPLY.
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For more information
about Autologous Donations,
contact Renee Bennett at 973-676-4700, ext.127.
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