In an action promoted in partnership with Hemorio, the Rio de Janeiro blood network, Transpetro carried out on September 25th a blood donation campaign among employees at the company's headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. In total, 89 blood bags were collected for Hemorio's stocks, after the screening carried out by the institution's team among the 115 volunteers who applied for the donation.
According to Hemorio, external collection is of great importance because it complements the number of donors needed to serve the population of Rio de Janeiro, in addition to arousing the desire to help others.
In the State of Rio, only 1% of the population donates blood and in Brazil the statistic rises to 1.8%, a figure below that recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), which is 3%.
It is important to remember that not everyone is able to donate. See the Hemorio specifications below:
1. Carry an official identity document with photo, original or certified copy.
2. Be between 16 and 69 years old.
o For minors under 18, it is necessary to present, in addition to the official identity document, the authorization signed by the person in charge and an original official document from the person responsible for signing the term.
o This authorization form can be obtained on the website: www.hemorio.rj.gov.br, at the reception of the Hemorio donor hall or at the donation site.
3. Being fed and in good health.
o Avoid fatty foods in the four hours prior to donation and alcoholic drinks in the previous 12 hours.
4. Weigh more than 50 kg.
5. The woman must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
Some situations that temporarily prevent blood donation:
• Fever above 37 ° C
• Flu or cold
• Current pregnancy (90 days after normal delivery and 180 days after cesarean section)
• Breastfeeding (up to 1 year after delivery)
• Use of some medications
• Anemia
• Surgeries
• Tooth extraction (7 days)
• Tattoo (1 year without donating)
• Vaccination (length of stay varies according to the type of vaccine)
• Blood transfusion (impediment for 1 year)
• Minimum interval between donations:
• Men: 2 months, with a maximum of 4 donations / year
• Women: 3 months, with a maximum of 3 donations / year
More information on Hemorio's website.