Governments, national health authorities and national blood services must work together to:
- ensure systems and infrastructure are in place to increase collection of blood from voluntary, regular unpaid donors;
- establish and strengthen quality assurance systems for blood and blood products to ensure safe blood and blood products;
- provide quality donor care;
- promote and implement appropriate clinical use of blood; and
- oversee the whole chain of blood transfusion.
Good morning Sir, Whats the time to donate blood after smoking or alcohol intake?
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Dear Someone,
It depends on where you plan to donate blood:
In Canada, “as long as you are sober, show no signs of intoxication and can give informed consent”, you can donate. Previously, they required 12 hours from resolution of intoxication before donation.
https://www.blood.ca/en/blood/am-i-eligible/changes-donation-criteria-blood-donation
In Australia, questions about smoking and alcohol are not included in the quiz to determine eligibility. However, you are advised against consuming alcohol for 8 hours after donation.
https://www.donateblood.com.au/learn/before-and-after-you-donate
In Wales (UK), while questions about smoking and alcohol are not part of the ‘eligibility quiz’, they do advise donors not to smoke for 2 hours after donation, and avoid alcohol for the rest of the day. Similarly, donors are advised to avoid alcohol before donation.
https://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/about-blood/frequently-asked-questions/
Generally, one should have smoked over 4 hours before the time of donation; and consumed alcohol over 12 hours before donation (to be safe). However, guidelines vary from location to location. Please contact your local blood bank for specific details.
Regards,
Dr. Roopesh
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