In numbers and facts: permanent donors live on average 5 years longer.

Who is not allowed to be a donor?

Despite the statement that anyone can be a donor, in fact there is a certain number of requirements that must be taken into account and fulfilled.

So, the donor must weigh at least 55 kg, he cannot be hypertensive or gopotonic – the permissible pressure figures for him are 100–160 mm Hg. Art. systolic pressure, 70-100 mm Hg. Art. – diastolic, should not have serious and incurable diseases (HIV, viral hepatitis, tuberculosis, etc.). In addition, the donor should have a pulse rate of 60–90 beats per minute.

If the person who is going to become a donor has any chronic diseases or is taking various kinds of medications, it is imperative to inform the medical staff at the blood transfusion unit about this. Based on this data, the doctor will conclude whether the procedure can be completed. It is impossible to hide information, as it can be dangerous for potential recipients.