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Re: Another Way to Help Serenity

WasatchGirl — Sat, 31 May 2008 11:03:07 -0000

Phil,
Thanks for the comment. I completely relate with you on the importance of platelet / blood donation. There seems to always be a shortage, but there are numerous people who fit the criteria for donation. Hopefully this blog post will push some folks into giving either blood or platelets as it really is such a great form of service.

Glad to hear your lil' one is doing a bit better.
Best.
Rachel

Re: Another Way to Help Serenity

WasatchGirl — Sat, 31 May 2008 11:00:19 -0000

Lance,
Thank you so much for that info. Actually quite funny that you found my blog and commented. I was just looking on the ARUP site last night and was in the process of emailing you pertaining some questions I have concerning the ARUP structure. Will email you shortly.
Thank you for reading and commenting.
Best.
Rachel

Re: Another Way to Help Serenity

Lance Bandley — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:51:30 -0000

Hi Rachel,
Sometimes they include platelets and sometimes they don't. Usually the numbers we collect pertain to patients using 3 or more blood products a day, so if a patient only uses 1 platelet and 1 whole blood unit, we don't track it like we do patients that use a heavy amount. Daily usage at the hospital is normal but most of my numbers are based off of patients who use three or more units.
It's hard to get an exact amount because sometimes the units can be divided up in to smaller units so I try to get the numbers as accurate as possible. Basically the number of units you see is the minimum. The actual used units is higher during the week.
Thanks for donating!

Re: Another Way to Help Serenity

Phil801 — Fri, 30 May 2008 02:52:40 -0000

Great post and point Rachel! Serenity is on that list under Leukemia and O . Without donors, without access to blood and plateletes, she wouldn't have survived. Donating blood and especially plateletes is a wonderful way to not only help my daughter, but lots of local people. If you are able, please go out and donate! And good on ya Rachel for being such a great donor! I'm sure you've contributed personally to saving the life of lots of people.