NeonSpyder"Das est NTLDR?"Join Date: 2003-07-03Member: 17913Members
<!--QuoteBegin-Private Coleman+May 29 2005, 12:32 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Private Coleman @ May 29 2005, 12:32 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-NeonSpyder+May 29 2005, 12:32 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (NeonSpyder @ May 29 2005, 12:32 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Private Coleman+May 29 2005, 12:27 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Private Coleman @ May 29 2005, 12:27 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> More likely drug use, the druggie. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> drugs or man sechs, one of the two Talisen is guilty of. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Possibly Both. At once. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> both at the same time? that's surely breaking a few laws of some kind or another, possibly of the physics variety.
<!--QuoteBegin-urinalcake+May 29 2005, 12:17 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (urinalcake @ May 29 2005, 12:17 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Canadians have blood? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Nah they have some sort of ichor that flows from their veins. It's acidic too. I lost a finger when Swiftspear eTeleported some of his blood on me.
NeonSpyder"Das est NTLDR?"Join Date: 2003-07-03Member: 17913Members
<!--QuoteBegin-Liku+May 29 2005, 01:20 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Liku @ May 29 2005, 01:20 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I don't donate, because the last time I had a needle in me my skin started to rise up, a lot, and I was left with a wart that had to be frozen off. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Further proof that Liku is an alien from beyond the moon, let us shun him for being abnormal! <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-NeonSpyder+May 28 2005, 10:26 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (NeonSpyder @ May 28 2005, 10:26 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Liku+May 29 2005, 01:20 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Liku @ May 29 2005, 01:20 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I don't donate, because the last time I had a needle in me my skin started to rise up, a lot, and I was left with a wart that had to be frozen off. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Further proof that Liku is an alien from beyond the moon, let us shun him for being abnormal! <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> KILL THE BEAST!!
I would like to donate but I've been getting tattooed constantly since I turned 18 and you have to wait 6 months after getting inked before you can give blood, I mean, six months is a long **** time and by that time I'm getting another tattoo done....
But yeah congrats on donating, anybody giving up there organs after death? My plan is head into cryogenics if I can afford it, all useful body organs to donor place or medical science, empty shell creamted and spread over somewhere nice to save ridiculous burial fees >:|
Not to be bursting your bubble, but O+ is quite common actually.
<!--QuoteBegin-RedCross+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (RedCross)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Out of 100 people in the US.
38 have O positive blood 34 have A positive blood 9 have B positive blood 7 have O negative blood 6 have A negative blood 3 have AB positive blood 2 have B negative blood 1 has AB negative blood <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--QuoteBegin-RedCross+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (RedCross)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Your blood donation may help a young cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy, an accident victim, someone with hemophilia, or someone having surgery
95% of people in the United States who reach the age of 72 will need blood in their lifetime. Yet less than 5% of the population donates blood
It takes about one hour to complete the blood donation process, from the time you register to the time you enjoy refreshments. The actual donation of your unit of blood takes about 8 minutes.
The blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O. It is also the most common blood group in the United States and is often used in emergency situations.
A greater percentage of people have Rh+, so this means more Rh+ blood donors are needed. Fewer people have Rh- blood so there are fewer donors to provide this type when needed. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I do hope that helps, and in addition, its not the rare blood types that are needed it is the ones who are universal donors, which would be
If your blood type is... You can receive.... <!--c1--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>CODE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='CODE'><!--ec1--> AB+ any blood type AB- O- A- B- AB- A+ O- O+ A- A+ A- O- A- B+ O- O+ B- B+ B- O- B- O+ O- O+ O- O- <!--c2--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--ec2--> So you can see the O- is the universal donor, AB- can not give to anyone other then other AB-.
Then my college biology teacher needs a kick. She told me only Europe has a high percentage of Os <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
And while I know the O is the universal donor, its used in emergencies. When they try to match your blood type, and find they don't have it in stock, they're left with having to use O, which could be put to better, more immediate use.
<!--QuoteBegin-Cyndane+May 29 2005, 02:25 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cyndane @ May 29 2005, 02:25 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Erm.. O negative is the universal donor.. not just O. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Oh, think you're some kind of expert, huh? Think you're just <i>better</i> than everyone else? I get it. I see how it is.
<!--QuoteBegin-Cold NiTe+May 29 2005, 02:18 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cold NiTe @ May 29 2005, 02:18 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Cyndane+May 29 2005, 02:25 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cyndane @ May 29 2005, 02:25 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Erm.. O negative is the universal donor.. not just O. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Oh, think you're some kind of expert, huh? Think you're just <i>better</i> than everyone else? I get it. I see how it is. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Well apparently I know more then an european biology teacher... <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Went to donate blood a few years back. Their machine was broken that day, so no donation, just a little sample for a test. Also, I mentioned that I'd had a shot a week ago, so they wouldn't have wanted my blood anyway, told me to come back in two weeks. Well, it kinda slipped my mind then, and a few months later I started working in hospital myself, at which point I was excluded from donating because of the increased risk of infection I was under. And since I was doing physical labour, it wouldn't have been a good idea anyway, since you're supposed to not overly exert yourself after losing that much blood. When I become a bastard network admin, I'll probably donate blood just so I have a convenient excuse to make others lug the monitors and computers around. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-Cyndane+May 29 2005, 03:25 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cyndane @ May 29 2005, 03:25 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Erm.. O negative is the universal donor.. not just O. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Actually, type O people are universal donors for transfusions.
Er I wonder how long it took 'em to work out what blood type worked with each of the others, and who suffered for it <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I havent donated blood before...I dont know whether I could. Can they render you unconcious first? <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-Cyndane+May 29 2005, 01:00 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cyndane @ May 29 2005, 01:00 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> If your blood type is... You can receive.... <!--c1--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>CODE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='CODE'><!--ec1--> AB+ any blood type AB- O- A- B- AB- A+ O- O+ A- A+ A- O- A- B+ O- O+ B- B+ B- O- B- O+ O- O+ O- O- <!--c2--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--ec2--> So you can see the O- is the universal donor, AB- can not give to anyone other then other AB-. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Hehe.. Depot you like to ignore my facts eh?
<!--QuoteBegin-Cyndane+May 29 2005, 06:40 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cyndane @ May 29 2005, 06:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Cyndane+May 29 2005, 01:00 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cyndane @ May 29 2005, 01:00 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> If your blood type is... You can receive.... <!--c1--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>CODE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='CODE'><!--ec1--> AB+ any blood type AB- O- A- B- AB- A+ O- O+ A- A+ A- O- A- B+ O- O+ B- B+ B- O- B- O+ O- O+ O- O- <!--c2--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--ec2--> So you can see the O- is the universal donor, AB- can not give to anyone other then other AB-. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Hehe.. Depot you like to ignore my facts eh? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Naw, I researeched it and found 4 sites claimed O was the universal blood type, and 2 sites claimed 0- was universal, so I'll call it a draw.
Well lets not generalize and only be partially correct, lets be completely correct and according to two government sites, one namely The Red Cross, I would say that O negative is the universal donor.
Not that O positive can't give to multiple blood types(A+, B+, O+, AB+) but I'd rather be safe then sorry when it comes to having a blood transfusion of any kind done.
*edit* I feel like being mean to troll since he likes to spout interesting "facts."
<a href='http://anthro.palomar.edu/vary/vary_3.htm' target='_blank'>World Blood Types</a> <!--QuoteBegin-Above URL+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Above URL)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> The O blood type (usually resulting from the absence of both A and B alleles) is very common around the world. It is particularly high in frequency among the indigenous populations of Central and South America, where it approaches 100%. It also is relatively high among Australian Aborigines and in Western Europe (especially in populations with Celtic ancestors). <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Blood types are evenly distributed throughout the world, however, O positive is by far the most common, in the entire world.
NeonSpyder"Das est NTLDR?"Join Date: 2003-07-03Member: 17913Members
yeah, i can vouch for Cyndane here, when i was at the clinic i noticed a poster that had O- as the universal blood type, you can give it to anybody, but someone with O- blood can only get blood from someone else with O-, i'm not as sure about O though, i think you can give it to A, B, AB and AB-, not sure about that though.
<!--QuoteBegin-Cyndane+May 29 2005, 06:48 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cyndane @ May 29 2005, 06:48 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Well lets not generalize and only be partially correct, lets be completely correct and according to two government sites, one namely The Red Cross, I would say that O negative is the universal donor.
Not that O positive can't give to multiple blood types(A+, B+, O+, AB+) but I'd rather be safe then sorry when it comes to having a blood transfusion of any kind done.
*edit* I feel like being mean to troll since he likes to spout interesting "facts."
<a href='http://anthro.palomar.edu/vary/vary_3.htm' target='_blank'>World Blood Types</a> <!--QuoteBegin-Above URL+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Above URL)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> The O blood type (usually resulting from the absence of both A and B alleles) is very common around the world. It is particularly high in frequency among the indigenous populations of Central and South America, where it approaches 100%. It also is relatively high among Australian Aborigines and in Western Europe (especially in populations with Celtic ancestors). <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Blood types are evenly distributed throughout the world, however, O positive is by far the most common, in the entire world.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> As you wish, I shall show you what I found, since you refuse to trust me.
<a href='http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/blood/types.html' target='_blank'>What's Your Type</a> <!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->In some ways, every person's blood is the same. But, when analyzed under a microscope, distinct differences are visible. In the early 20th century, an Austrian scientist named Karl Landsteiner classified blood according to those differences. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for his achievements. Landsteiner observed two distinct chemical molecules present on the surface of the red blood cells. He labeled one molecule "A" and the other molecule "B." If the red blood cell had only "A" molecules on it, that blood was called type A. If the red blood cell had only "B" molecules on it, that blood was called type B. If the red blood cell had a mixture of both molecules, that blood was called type AB. If the red blood cell had neither molecule, that blood was called type O.
If two different blood types are mixed together, the blood cells may begin to clump together in the blood vessels, causing a potentially fatal situation. Therefore, it is important that blood types be matched before blood transfusions take place. In an emergency, type O blood can be given because it is most likely to be accepted by all blood types. However, there is still a risk involved.
A person with type A blood can donate blood to a person with type A or type AB. A person with type B blood can donate blood to a person with type B or type AB. A person with type AB blood can donate blood to a person with type AB only. A person with type O blood can donate to anyone.
A person with type A blood can receive blood from a person with type A or type O. A person with type B blood can receive blood from a person with type B or type O. A person with type AB blood can receive blood from anyone. A person with type O blood can receive blood from a person with type O.
<b>Because of these patterns, a person with type O blood is said to be a universal donor.</b> A person with type AB blood is said to be a universal receiver. In general, however, it is still best to mix blood of matching types and Rh factors.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> <a href='http://anthro.palomar.edu/blood/ABO_system.htm' target='_blank'>ABO Blood Types</a> <!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Individuals with type O blood do not produce ABO antigens. Therefore, their blood normally will not be rejected when it is given to others with different ABO types. <b>As a result, type O people are universal donors for transfusions</b>, but they can receive only type O blood themselves. Those who have type AB blood do not make any ABO antibodies. Their blood does not discriminate against any other ABO type. Consequently, they are universal receivers for transfusions, but there blood will be agglutinated when given to people with every other type because they produce both kinds of antigens.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> <a href='http://nobelprize.org/medicine/educational/landsteiner/readmore.html' target='_blank'>Blood Groups, Blood Typing and Blood Transfusions </a> <!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->People with blood group 0 are called "universal donors" and people with blood group AB are called "universal receivers." <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> The point is, people with <b>type 0 blood </b> are known as universal donors, so there really was no need for you to correct Aldaris, other than simply being your contrary self. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-AlienCow+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (AlienCow)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Er I wonder how long it took 'em to work out what blood type worked with each of the others, and who suffered for it<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Probably not many, as the blood will agglutinate, which can be seen under a normal microscope.
Given that transfusions can't be too old, and that the microscope is fairly old, then they would have killed a few people, before they decided "Hey, let's use this magnifier thinger, and see what happens when we mix this blood, with the one..."
Wow depot you are refuted by your own quoted paragraph... which is amusing.
I'll let someone else find the contradiction.
All doctors I have spoken with, (which is quite a few) agrees while O- is universal, O+ is <b>almost universal</b>(for giving, not receiving).
In addition, if one were to give one the wrong blood type, say O- to A-, there is a definate possibility that they would get very sick, and possibly die.
Hosptials and blood banks do NOT take chances with peoples lives depot, which is why the O+ is listed as almost universal, even a few exceptions make it a possible life gamble. I'd rather not take that gamble as would any sensible doctor/nurse/surgeon etc.
You're splitting hairs Cyndane. I know you didn't even read my quotes let alone go to the links I provided. My point was, and remains that type O blood <span style='color:white'><b>is known as</b></span> the universal blood type. Aldaris was correct in his statement.
To all of you that have donated, good job, and keep it up. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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drugs or man sechs, one of the two Talisen is guilty of. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Possibly Both. At once. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
both at the same time? that's surely breaking a few laws of some kind or another, possibly of the physics variety.
When she did it, the guy couldn't find her vein and left her with a bruised up arm. Not tryin to have that happen to me.
Nah they have some sort of ichor that flows from their veins. It's acidic too. I lost a finger when Swiftspear eTeleported some of his blood on me.
Further proof that Liku is an alien from beyond the moon, let us shun him for being abnormal! <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Further proof that Liku is an alien from beyond the moon, let us shun him for being abnormal! <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
KILL THE BEAST!!
But yeah congrats on donating, anybody giving up there organs after death? My plan is head into cryogenics if I can afford it, all useful body organs to donor place or medical science, empty shell creamted and spread over somewhere nice to save ridiculous burial fees >:|
My friend can't give blood because he's been to England in the last 10 years. >_>
Something to do with osmosis and sugar balance, don't ask me.
Also, I can't stress this enough, the rarer your blood type, the more you should donate.
One reason I like living in England is that O blood type is the majority here, so there's lots of emergency blood.
<!--QuoteBegin-RedCross+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (RedCross)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->
Out of 100 people in the US.
38 have O positive blood
34 have A positive blood
9 have B positive blood
7 have O negative blood
6 have A negative blood
3 have AB positive blood
2 have B negative blood
1 has AB negative blood
<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--QuoteBegin-RedCross+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (RedCross)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->
Your blood donation may help a young cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy, an accident victim, someone with hemophilia, or someone having surgery
95% of people in the United States who reach the age of 72 will need blood in their lifetime. Yet less than 5% of the population donates blood
It takes about one hour to complete the blood donation process, from the time you register to the time you enjoy refreshments. The actual donation of your unit of blood takes about 8 minutes.
The blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O. It is also the most common blood group in the United States and is often used in emergency situations.
A greater percentage of people have Rh+, so this means more Rh+ blood donors are needed. Fewer people have Rh- blood so there are fewer donors to provide this type when needed.
<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I do hope that helps, and in addition, its not the rare blood types that are needed it is the ones who are universal donors, which would be
If your blood type is...
You can receive....
<!--c1--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>CODE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='CODE'><!--ec1-->
AB+ any blood type
AB- O- A- B- AB-
A+ O- O+ A- A+
A- O- A-
B+ O- O+ B- B+
B- O- B-
O+ O- O+
O- O-
<!--c2--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--ec2-->
So you can see the O- is the universal donor, AB- can not give to anyone other then other AB-.
And while I know the O is the universal donor, its used in emergencies. When they try to match your blood type, and find they don't have it in stock, they're left with having to use O, which could be put to better, more immediate use.
Oh, think you're some kind of expert, huh? Think you're just <i>better</i> than everyone else? I get it. I see how it is.
Oh, think you're some kind of expert, huh? Think you're just <i>better</i> than everyone else? I get it. I see how it is. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Well apparently I know more then an european biology teacher... <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
And since I was doing physical labour, it wouldn't have been a good idea anyway, since you're supposed to not overly exert yourself after losing that much blood. When I become a bastard network admin, I'll probably donate blood just so I have a convenient excuse to make others lug the monitors and computers around. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Actually, type O people are universal donors for transfusions.
I havent donated blood before...I dont know whether I could. Can they render you unconcious first? <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
You can receive....
<!--c1--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>CODE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='CODE'><!--ec1-->
AB+ any blood type
AB- O- A- B- AB-
A+ O- O+ A- A+
A- O- A-
B+ O- O+ B- B+
B- O- B-
O+ O- O+
O- O-
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So you can see the O- is the universal donor, AB- can not give to anyone other then other AB-. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Hehe.. Depot you like to ignore my facts eh?
Oh and blood types and their frequency vary from nation to nation, or continent to continent. Random fact.
You can receive....
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AB+ any blood type
AB- O- A- B- AB-
A+ O- O+ A- A+
A- O- A-
B+ O- O+ B- B+
B- O- B-
O+ O- O+
O- O-
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So you can see the O- is the universal donor, AB- can not give to anyone other then other AB-. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Hehe.. Depot you like to ignore my facts eh? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Naw, I researeched it and found 4 sites claimed O was the universal blood type, and 2 sites claimed 0- was universal, so I'll call it a draw.
Not that O positive can't give to multiple blood types(A+, B+, O+, AB+) but I'd rather be safe then sorry when it comes to having a blood transfusion of any kind done.
*edit* I feel like being mean to troll since he likes to spout interesting "facts."
<a href='http://anthro.palomar.edu/vary/vary_3.htm' target='_blank'>World Blood Types</a>
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The O blood type (usually resulting from the absence of both A and B alleles) is very common around the world. It is particularly high in frequency among the indigenous populations of Central and South America, where it approaches 100%. It also is relatively high among Australian Aborigines and in Western Europe (especially in populations with Celtic ancestors).
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Blood types are evenly distributed throughout the world, however, O positive is by far the most common, in the entire world.
its good for my karma
Not that O positive can't give to multiple blood types(A+, B+, O+, AB+) but I'd rather be safe then sorry when it comes to having a blood transfusion of any kind done.
*edit* I feel like being mean to troll since he likes to spout interesting "facts."
<a href='http://anthro.palomar.edu/vary/vary_3.htm' target='_blank'>World Blood Types</a>
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The O blood type (usually resulting from the absence of both A and B alleles) is very common around the world. It is particularly high in frequency among the indigenous populations of Central and South America, where it approaches 100%. It also is relatively high among Australian Aborigines and in Western Europe (especially in populations with Celtic ancestors).
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Blood types are evenly distributed throughout the world, however, O positive is by far the most common, in the entire world.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
As you wish, I shall show you what I found, since you refuse to trust me.
<a href='http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/blood/types.html' target='_blank'>What's Your Type</a>
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->In some ways, every person's blood is the same. But, when analyzed under a microscope, distinct differences are visible. In the early 20th century, an Austrian scientist named Karl Landsteiner classified blood according to those differences. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for his achievements.
Landsteiner observed two distinct chemical molecules present on the surface of the red blood cells. He labeled one molecule "A" and the other molecule "B." If the red blood cell had only "A" molecules on it, that blood was called type A. If the red blood cell had only "B" molecules on it, that blood was called type B. If the red blood cell had a mixture of both molecules, that blood was called type AB. If the red blood cell had neither molecule, that blood was called type O.
If two different blood types are mixed together, the blood cells may begin to clump together in the blood vessels, causing a potentially fatal situation. Therefore, it is important that blood types be matched before blood transfusions take place. In an emergency, type O blood can be given because it is most likely to be accepted by all blood types. However, there is still a risk involved.
A person with type A blood can donate blood to a person with type A or type AB. A person with type B blood can donate blood to a person with type B or type AB. A person with type AB blood can donate blood to a person with type AB only. A person with type O blood can donate to anyone.
A person with type A blood can receive blood from a person with type A or type O. A person with type B blood can receive blood from a person with type B or type O. A person with type AB blood can receive blood from anyone. A person with type O blood can receive blood from a person with type O.
<b>Because of these patterns, a person with type O blood is said to be a universal donor.</b> A person with type AB blood is said to be a universal receiver. In general, however, it is still best to mix blood of matching types and Rh factors.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<a href='http://anthro.palomar.edu/blood/ABO_system.htm' target='_blank'>ABO Blood Types</a>
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Individuals with type O blood do not produce ABO antigens. Therefore, their blood normally will not be rejected when it is given to others with different ABO types. <b>As a result, type O people are universal donors for transfusions</b>, but they can receive only type O blood themselves. Those who have type AB blood do not make any ABO antibodies. Their blood does not discriminate against any other ABO type. Consequently, they are universal receivers for transfusions, but there blood will be agglutinated when given to people with every other type because they produce both kinds of antigens.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<a href='http://nobelprize.org/medicine/educational/landsteiner/readmore.html' target='_blank'>Blood Groups, Blood Typing and Blood Transfusions </a>
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->People with blood group 0 are called "universal donors" and people with blood group AB are called "universal receivers." <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The point is, people with <b>type 0 blood </b> are known as universal donors, so there really was no need for you to correct Aldaris, other than simply being your contrary self. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Probably not many, as the blood will agglutinate, which can be seen under a normal microscope.
Given that transfusions can't be too old, and that the microscope is fairly old, then they would have killed a few people, before they decided "Hey, let's use this magnifier thinger, and see what happens when we mix this blood, with the one..."
I'll let someone else find the contradiction.
All doctors I have spoken with, (which is quite a few) agrees while O- is universal, O+ is <b>almost universal</b>(for giving, not receiving).
In addition, if one were to give one the wrong blood type, say O- to A-, there is a definate possibility that they would get very sick, and possibly die.
Hosptials and blood banks do NOT take chances with peoples lives depot, which is why the O+ is listed as almost universal, even a few exceptions make it a possible life gamble. I'd rather not take that gamble as would any sensible doctor/nurse/surgeon etc.
To all of you that have donated, good job, and keep it up. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->