{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Should I Call a Doctor?","title":"#6: Blood donation – The lifeblood of community","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":994,"description":"What you’ll learn:\nIn this episode, we dive into the incredible impact of blood donation and why your contribution can save lives. Blood products are essential for treating trauma victims, cancer patients, individuals undergoing surgery, and many others – but it’s a resource that can’t be manufactured, only donated. Nick Lilly, MBA, Senior Director of Inova Blood Donor Services, joins us to discuss why blood donation is a cornerstone of healthcare.\n \nIf you’d like to make a lifesaving impact, make an appointment today at an Inova Blood Donor Center near you. \n \nFeatured guest:\nNick Lilly, MBA\nSenior Director\nInova Blood Donor Services\n \nKey takeaways with chapter markers:\nAddressing common objections to donating blood [1:25]\nBlood is critical for many types of treatments and cannot be manufactured [2:44]\n60% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood [3:09]\nWhat to expect when you donate blood [3:50]\nInova blood centers supply many hospitals across the DC metro region [7:06]\nOne donation can save up to three lives [8:43]\nRed blood cells have a shelf life of up to 42 days [12:14]\nHow different blood components are used [12:48]\n \nFAQs\n\nHow long does it take to donate blood?\nThe whole donation process varies depending on the type of donation you are making, but whole blood donation generally takes no more than one hour.\n\nHow often can I donate?\nYou can donate whole blood up to six times a year, platelets up to twenty-four times a year, plasma up to twelve times a year, and double red cells up to three times a year.\n\nHow do blood donations get used?\nDonated blood is essential for direct transfusions to patients during surgery, trauma care, cancer treatments and to help those living with chronic conditions. Blood transfusions replace lost blood during traumatic situations and surgical procedures and also support patients undergoing treatment for cancer and other conditions by helping to maintain blood pressure, prevent excessive bleeding and bolster the immune...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rIhAE1Yjj7iH2WXU7Cj8xeYhrKhDvvmcDg0CL_qiPZo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83YmIx/NDcxNDI2NzI4Y2M4/Zjc2MjM2NTdmZDEz/YzQ3Ni5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}