Did you know
4.5 million American lives are saved each year through blood transfusions.
That’s a huge number of people! And this kick ass infographic by Nowsourcing is filled with a lot of important and interesting facts, so you should give it a read.
And did you know that there are about a billion red blood cells in 2 to 3 drops of blood? That’s mind blowing! Our body must be made of trillions and trillions of cells.
I’ve donated blood a few times before but never really thought much about it.
Turns out that blood is in really high demand, however, and that a single car accident victim could require as many as a 100 pints of blood! And 1 in 4 people will need a blood transfusion at one point in their life.
If you ever go into surgery, there’s a good chance that you’ll need a blood transfusion. A liver transplant can require as many as ten units of blood, though interestingly, a heart transplant requires only two!
And if you’re one of the lucky 7 percent of Americans who have Type-O blood, your blood is nearly as good as Gold! Why? Type-O blood is universal and can be received by any person.
I’ve never been a huge fan of blood, and the few times I’ve accidentally clicked on the surgery channel, I’ve always been quick to turn away! Still, if you’re looking to make a difference, donating blood is a quick and easy way! It takes only 1 hour and 15 minutes of your time and your donated blood will definitely help someone out.
