Puget Sound Blood Center

More than 330 donate at winter blood drive

Western Today — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:27:24 +0000

More than 330 donate at winter blood drive Western Today Fri, 01/15/2016 - 11:27am

During the blood drive at Western Washington University from Jan. 12 to 14, 328 blood donors and five platelet donors registered. Seventy-eight of the blood donors were first-timers, as were all five apheresis donors.

The community's effort brought health and comfort to many patients. The blood donations collected at the blood drive are critical to maintain a stable blood supply for surgeries, medical emergencies, and for supporting patients battling life-threatening illnesses like cancer and leukemia.

Below are just a few of many patients in our community who recently received blood products:

32-year-old patient: Aortic aneurysm. Patient used 14 units red blood cells, 22 units plasma, 6 units platelet, and 4 units cryoprecipitate pools.
31-year-old patient: Obstetric bleed. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 12 units plasma, 2 units platelets.
65-year-old patient: Heart transplant. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 4 units platelets, and 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.
68-year-old patient: Heart Transplant. Patient used: 50 units red blood cells, 60 units plasma, 11 units platelets, and 12 units cryoprecipitate pools.
60-year-old patient: Organ Transplant. Patient used: 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.

Each day, 800 people must donate blood to meet the needs of patients in hospitals.

The next �� blood drive in Viking Union Room 565 is April 5 to 7.

One-day blood drive sees 33 donors

Western Today — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:09:38 +0000

More than 330 donate at winter blood drive Western Today Fri, 01/15/2016 - 11:27am

Below are just a few of many patients in our community who recently received blood products:

32-year-old patient: Aortic aneurysm. Patient used 14 units red blood cells, 22 units plasma, 6 units platelet, and 4 units cryoprecipitate pools.
31-year-old patient: Obstetric bleed. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 12 units plasma, 2 units platelets.
65-year-old patient: Heart transplant. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 4 units platelets, and 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.
68-year-old patient: Heart Transplant. Patient used: 50 units red blood cells, 60 units plasma, 11 units platelets, and 12 units cryoprecipitate pools.
60-year-old patient: Organ Transplant. Patient used: 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.

Each day, 800 people must donate blood to meet the needs of patients in hospitals.

The next �� blood drive in Viking Union Room 565 is April 5 to 7.

Blood drive set for Oct 13, 14 and 15 at Western

Western Today — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 16:10:14 +0000

More than 330 donate at winter blood drive Western Today Fri, 01/15/2016 - 11:27am

Below are just a few of many patients in our community who recently received blood products:

32-year-old patient: Aortic aneurysm. Patient used 14 units red blood cells, 22 units plasma, 6 units platelet, and 4 units cryoprecipitate pools.
31-year-old patient: Obstetric bleed. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 12 units plasma, 2 units platelets.
65-year-old patient: Heart transplant. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 4 units platelets, and 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.
68-year-old patient: Heart Transplant. Patient used: 50 units red blood cells, 60 units plasma, 11 units platelets, and 12 units cryoprecipitate pools.
60-year-old patient: Organ Transplant. Patient used: 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.

Each day, 800 people must donate blood to meet the needs of patients in hospitals.

The next �� blood drive in Viking Union Room 565 is April 5 to 7.

Blood drive underway through July 16

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 19:10:53 +0000

More than 330 donate at winter blood drive Western Today Fri, 01/15/2016 - 11:27am

Below are just a few of many patients in our community who recently received blood products:

32-year-old patient: Aortic aneurysm. Patient used 14 units red blood cells, 22 units plasma, 6 units platelet, and 4 units cryoprecipitate pools.
31-year-old patient: Obstetric bleed. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 12 units plasma, 2 units platelets.
65-year-old patient: Heart transplant. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 4 units platelets, and 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.
68-year-old patient: Heart Transplant. Patient used: 50 units red blood cells, 60 units plasma, 11 units platelets, and 12 units cryoprecipitate pools.
60-year-old patient: Organ Transplant. Patient used: 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.

Each day, 800 people must donate blood to meet the needs of patients in hospitals.

The next �� blood drive in Viking Union Room 565 is April 5 to 7.

Blood drive coming to campus June 8

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:19:02 +0000

More than 330 donate at winter blood drive Western Today Fri, 01/15/2016 - 11:27am

Below are just a few of many patients in our community who recently received blood products:

32-year-old patient: Aortic aneurysm. Patient used 14 units red blood cells, 22 units plasma, 6 units platelet, and 4 units cryoprecipitate pools.
31-year-old patient: Obstetric bleed. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 12 units plasma, 2 units platelets.
65-year-old patient: Heart transplant. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 4 units platelets, and 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.
68-year-old patient: Heart Transplant. Patient used: 50 units red blood cells, 60 units plasma, 11 units platelets, and 12 units cryoprecipitate pools.
60-year-old patient: Organ Transplant. Patient used: 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.

Each day, 800 people must donate blood to meet the needs of patients in hospitals.

The next �� blood drive in Viking Union Room 565 is April 5 to 7.

Spring blood drive runs April 14, 15 and 16

admin — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 17:38:23 +0000

More than 330 donate at winter blood drive Western Today Fri, 01/15/2016 - 11:27am

Below are just a few of many patients in our community who recently received blood products:

32-year-old patient: Aortic aneurysm. Patient used 14 units red blood cells, 22 units plasma, 6 units platelet, and 4 units cryoprecipitate pools.
31-year-old patient: Obstetric bleed. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 12 units plasma, 2 units platelets.
65-year-old patient: Heart transplant. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 4 units platelets, and 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.
68-year-old patient: Heart Transplant. Patient used: 50 units red blood cells, 60 units plasma, 11 units platelets, and 12 units cryoprecipitate pools.
60-year-old patient: Organ Transplant. Patient used: 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.

Each day, 800 people must donate blood to meet the needs of patients in hospitals.

The next �� blood drive in Viking Union Room 565 is April 5 to 7.

Blood drive comes to Western Jan. 27, 28 and 29

admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 19:09:20 +0000

More than 330 donate at winter blood drive Western Today Fri, 01/15/2016 - 11:27am

Below are just a few of many patients in our community who recently received blood products:

32-year-old patient: Aortic aneurysm. Patient used 14 units red blood cells, 22 units plasma, 6 units platelet, and 4 units cryoprecipitate pools.
31-year-old patient: Obstetric bleed. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 12 units plasma, 2 units platelets.
65-year-old patient: Heart transplant. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 4 units platelets, and 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.
68-year-old patient: Heart Transplant. Patient used: 50 units red blood cells, 60 units plasma, 11 units platelets, and 12 units cryoprecipitate pools.
60-year-old patient: Organ Transplant. Patient used: 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.

Each day, 800 people must donate blood to meet the needs of patients in hospitals.

The next �� blood drive in Viking Union Room 565 is April 5 to 7.

Blood drive set for Oct. 21 to 23 on campus

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 18:21:08 +0000

More than 330 donate at winter blood drive Western Today Fri, 01/15/2016 - 11:27am

Below are just a few of many patients in our community who recently received blood products:

32-year-old patient: Aortic aneurysm. Patient used 14 units red blood cells, 22 units plasma, 6 units platelet, and 4 units cryoprecipitate pools.
31-year-old patient: Obstetric bleed. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 12 units plasma, 2 units platelets.
65-year-old patient: Heart transplant. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 4 units platelets, and 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.
68-year-old patient: Heart Transplant. Patient used: 50 units red blood cells, 60 units plasma, 11 units platelets, and 12 units cryoprecipitate pools.
60-year-old patient: Organ Transplant. Patient used: 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.

Each day, 800 people must donate blood to meet the needs of patients in hospitals.

The next �� blood drive in Viking Union Room 565 is April 5 to 7.

Blood drive coming July 15 to 17

admin — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 20:08:51 +0000

More than 330 donate at winter blood drive Western Today Fri, 01/15/2016 - 11:27am

Below are just a few of many patients in our community who recently received blood products:

32-year-old patient: Aortic aneurysm. Patient used 14 units red blood cells, 22 units plasma, 6 units platelet, and 4 units cryoprecipitate pools.
31-year-old patient: Obstetric bleed. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 12 units plasma, 2 units platelets.
65-year-old patient: Heart transplant. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 4 units platelets, and 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.
68-year-old patient: Heart Transplant. Patient used: 50 units red blood cells, 60 units plasma, 11 units platelets, and 12 units cryoprecipitate pools.
60-year-old patient: Organ Transplant. Patient used: 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.

Each day, 800 people must donate blood to meet the needs of patients in hospitals.

The next �� blood drive in Viking Union Room 565 is April 5 to 7.

Blood drive set for April 22, 23 and 24 on campus

admin — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 22:13:16 +0000

More than 330 donate at winter blood drive Western Today Fri, 01/15/2016 - 11:27am

Below are just a few of many patients in our community who recently received blood products:

32-year-old patient: Aortic aneurysm. Patient used 14 units red blood cells, 22 units plasma, 6 units platelet, and 4 units cryoprecipitate pools.
31-year-old patient: Obstetric bleed. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 12 units plasma, 2 units platelets.
65-year-old patient: Heart transplant. Patient used 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 4 units platelets, and 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.
68-year-old patient: Heart Transplant. Patient used: 50 units red blood cells, 60 units plasma, 11 units platelets, and 12 units cryoprecipitate pools.
60-year-old patient: Organ Transplant. Patient used: 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, 2 units cryoprecipitate pools.

Each day, 800 people must donate blood to meet the needs of patients in hospitals.

The next �� blood drive in Viking Union Room 565 is April 5 to 7.