How does donated blood help trauma patients?
Why trauma needs blood fast
A serious injury can cause major bleeding in minutes. Having blood ready, sometimes before the hospital, can be the difference between life and loss.
A standing need
Because emergencies cannot be scheduled, hospitals need a constant supply on the shelf. That supply comes entirely from donors.
Your part
Regular donation keeps the shelf stocked for the next emergency, which could be anyone, anywhere.
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