The Life Line Blood Bank at the Karnataka Hemophilia Society (KHS), Davangere, plays a critical role in providing essential transfusion services for patients. The Blood Bank is a crucial facility that supports the treatment and management of bleeding disorders by offering high-quality blood products and related services. Here are the key services provided by the Life Line Blood Bank at KHS:
Blood Component Separation and Supply
The Life Line Blood Bank is equipped with a component separation unit, allowing it to separate whole blood into various components such as:
These components are essential for targeted treatment, ensuring patients only receive the specific component they need, minimizing the risk of complications.
Free Blood Products for Hemophilia and Other Inherited Bleeding disorders patients.
The Life Line Blood Bank provides free blood transfusion services for patients with hemophilia and other Inherited Bleeding disorders patients, who require regular blood products. These free transfusion services helps to alleviate the financial burden on families dealing with chronic blood disorders.
Blood Donation Drives and Awareness Programs
To maintain a steady supply of blood, the Life Line Blood Bank organizes regular blood donation camps in collaboration with local organizations, schools, colleges, and community groups.
The blood bank also conducts awareness programs to educate the public about the importance of blood donation, particularly for patients with rare bleeding disorders who require frequent transfusions.
Safe Blood Collection and Testing
The Life Line Blood Bank follows stringent safety protocols for blood collection, screening, and storage, ensuring that all donated blood is free from infections such as HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, and malaria.
Every unit of blood collected undergoes mandatory testing for transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs), safeguarding the health of patients who receive transfusions.
Collaboration with Hospitals and Government Programs
The Life Line Blood Bank collaborates with government hospitals and private healthcare institutions to supply & ensure that patients across Davangere have access to blood products.
Voluntary and Regular Donor Base
The Life Line Blood Bank has developed a strong network of voluntary blood donors, many of whom donate regularly, ensuring a consistent supply of blood and blood components for patients in need.
These donors play a crucial role in supporting patients with rare blood disorders and those requiring long-term blood transfusions, particularly in cases where the availability of specific blood types is critical.