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The history of blood donation goes back further than you might expect, reaching as far back as the 17th century. The medical specialists of the time knew that blood was a vital element in the body, and losing too much of it was bound to have tragic consequences on the patient. So it was that experimentation began, and a whole new breed of heroes was born that contribute their blood so that others may live. Blood Donors save lives every day by giving of themselves, so those accident victims and those in need of transfusions for surgeries can live.
History of World Blood Donor Day
The first transfusions were done using poorly understood science and resulted in some rather tragic results for the patients. Richard Lower was the first one to examine animals and blood circulation and finding ways to stop blood clotting. While he was, of course, only working with animals, he managed to drain the blood off of a medium-sized dog and then transfuse the blood of a large mastiff into the smaller animal. Both dogs recovered with no apparent ill effects.
So it was that he gained considerable notoriety for his efforts, and was asked to speak on and teach this technique to the Royal Society. There were some odd beliefs about blood back then, and the first human transfusion involved putting the blood of a sheep into a patient who was suffering from a mild form of insanity. It was thought that perhaps the blood of so gentle a creature as a lamb might help to calm his madness. The act of transferring animal blood into patients was strongly questioned by the tightly superstitious and morally rigid authorities of the time, and the practice was outlawed, vanishing for 150 years.
It was an obstetrician that brought blood transfusions back into modern medical technology, starting in 1818. After he saved the life of a woman who had hemorrhaged terribly after giving birth, he started publishing works on how it was done and the study thereof. Throughout his life, he performed ten transfusions, 5 of which saved the lives of the recipients.
World Blood Donor Day is a World Health Organization campaign. The first event to raise awareness of the importance of blood transfusions took place in 2012. Since then, the WHO has spearheaded campaigns every year.
Blood, the WHO says, is an essential resource, not only for urgent interventions but also for planned treatments. Surgeons regularly make use of third-party blood to ensure the continued health and survival of their patients, both during and after surgery. Blood is necessary for maintaining vital functions and providing assistance in emergencies of all kinds. Medics use it to help people recover after car accidents, armed conflicts, natural disasters, and perinatal care.
Medical systems need a steady supply of healthy people, willing to give their blood for use in hospital transfusions. Blood, therefore, is a precious commodity. Without volunteers, people donating their blood regularly, health services would grind to a halt.
The WHO, however, recognizes that not all countries have systems in place to gather sufficient quantities. In some areas, people want to give blood, but it is not practical for them to travel to the clinic. In other locales, citizens don’t understand the value of their donations and so never make an effort to donate. World Blood Donor Day, therefore, is an annual event that informs people of the necessity of blood collection efforts and how they can get involved.
World Blood Donor Day, however, doesn’t just focus on getting more volunteers to come forward. It also works to improve methods of collection and delivery. Harvesting blood from a donor and transferring it to a patient is a complex process. Medics must pay attention to hygiene and blood type – things that are difficult in places where health systems are still developing. The Day, therefore, is just as much about spreading state-of-the-art protocols as it is encouraging people to donate.
World Blood Donor Day, therefore, celebrates the hard work and daring of these early medical professionals and recognizes the efforts they put into developing a technology that saves so many lives today.
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JOKE OF THE DAY thanks, Michele
WORD OF THE DAY
chirk
MEANING:verb tr.: To cheer.
verb intr.: To make a shrill noise.
adjective: Lively; cheerful.
ETYMOLOGY:From Old English cearcian (to creak). Earliest documented use: verb: 1000, adjective: 1789.
USAGE:“He seemed so kind o’ blue and lonesome I couldn’t help trying to chirk him up.”
Hamlin Garland; The Forester’s Daughter; Harper; 1914.
“I don’t guess I’m feeling quite chirk enough for reading anyhow.”
Peg Kingman; Original Sins; Norton; 2010.
it also means one wakes up with a sore back :o)))))
verb intr.: To make a shrill noise.
adjective: Lively; cheerful.
Hamlin Garland; The Forester’s Daughter; Harper; 1914.
“I don’t guess I’m feeling quite chirk enough for reading anyhow.”
Peg Kingman; Original Sins; Norton; 2010.
TODAY'S ARTIST thanks, Natalie
was a Japanese painter and printmaker of the Torii school, in the genre of ukiyo-e. Like the other Torii artists, his primary focus was on Kabuki billboards, advertisements, actor prints, and other related material. Many scholars believe Kiyomasu to have been the younger brother or son of Torii Kiyonobu I, one of the founders of the school, or to have been an alternate art-name (gō) for the same man.
In the '70s, every counter-top had one!
IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does 'butterflies in your stomach' mean?
Meaning: The nervous feeling before something important or stressful is known as butterflies in your stomach.
this guy sure handles the chainsaw well
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that all important morning stretch.....
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
What is cataglottism? It is the scientific word/term for French kissing.
Bea Arthur is an actress well known for her work on the shows Golden Girls and Maude. A lesser known fact is that she was also a Unites States Marine. She served in the reserves from 1943 to 1945. She served as a typist and also a truck driver.
Brontology is the scientific study of what causes thunder. Thunder is the result of lightning. The boom or roar of thunder comes from a bolt of lightning quickly heating the air around it. This causes the air to rapidly expand and produce the sound effects.
they used to sing with the laughter of childrenYOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Italian Eggplant Pasta Sauce Recipe
COFFEE thanks, Heide
COFFEE thanks, Heide
she found a cooler spot and enjoyed her outing
PICTURES OF THE DAY
Walnuts are edible seeds taken from trees in the genus Juglans.
The three species most commonly grown for their seeds are J.
regia, originating from Iran, from which the Persian (or English)
walnut is harvested; J. nigra, the black walnut tree, native to
eastern North America; and J. ailantifolia, the Japanese walnut,
also known as the heartnut. Numerous walnut cultivars have been
developed commercially, nearly all of which are hybrids of the English
walnut. They are often eaten as a snack, and can also be added to
cooked meals, cereals and bread.
Iceland
Hvitserkur
kingfisher drying out her feathers
Walnuts are edible seeds taken from trees in the genus Juglans. The three species most commonly grown for their seeds are J. regia, originating from Iran, from which the Persian (or English) walnut is harvested; J. nigra, the black walnut tree, native to eastern North America; and J. ailantifolia, the Japanese walnut, also known as the heartnut. Numerous walnut cultivars have been developed commercially, nearly all of which are hybrids of the English walnut. They are often eaten as a snack, and can also be added to cooked meals, cereals and bread. |
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KNIT PATTERNS OF THE DAY thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
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KNIT PATTERNS OF THE DAY
Crochet Blanket Wrap
the lupins are at their prime, and the lilacs are turning brown....
crochet
thanks, Ruth
crochetthanks, Sharon
Parrot
crochet
PANTRY RECIPE thanks, Debbie
CROCKPOT RECIPE thanks, Gloria
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
SWEETS RECIPE thanks, Julie
ADULT COLORING
Blamestorming
Carcolepsy
('kahr-kuh-lep-see) n.—The tendency to fall asleep as soon as the car starts moving.
CRAFTS thanks, Mary
CHILDREN'S CORNER thanks, Ellie
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SUDOKU .. medium
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What Is The Best And Worst Part Of Your Personality?
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USE A POTATO PEELER TO MAKE THIN SLICES OF ONION
"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak is retiring after 41 years
An interesting change in apparent brightness and to some degree form will result—what may be called a “here comes the sun” effect. By moving back and forth, this apparent change will repeat.
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