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BLOOD GURO and Klasmeyt Vlad
Kaalamanan, kasiyahan at katotohanan sa pagsalin ng dugo! 🩸
By the Social Media Subcommittee of the TMWG of PCHTM

KaDugo is KD Guro
KD guro is the Blood Guro
A project of the Social Media Subcommittee of the Transfusion Medicine Working Group (TMWG) of the Philippine College of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (PCHTM)
PCHTM is the professional society of adult hematologists in the Philippines.

19/10/2025

#𝒮𝓅𝑒𝒸𝒾𝒶𝓁𝒮𝓊𝓃𝒹𝒶𝓎
#𝒜𝓈𝓀𝐵𝓁𝑜𝑜𝒹𝒢𝓊𝓇𝑜

Question from one of the comments: "Bawal din po ba mag donate ng dugo ang hindi pa dinadatnan ng regla?"

Ang pag-donate ng dugo ay walang kinalaman sa araw ng regla. Maaaring mag-donate ng dugo kahit may regla, ilang araw nakalipas matapos ito o kaya ay hindi pa dumarating ang monthly me**es. Basta siguraduhin ang mga sumusunod para maging female blood donor:
(1) 𝙣𝙖𝙨𝙖 𝙩𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙙 𝙣𝙖 16-65 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙡𝙙
(2) 𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞 𝙗𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙨 𝙤 𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙙𝙚
(3) 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙙𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙣 𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 12.5 𝙜/𝙙𝙇 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙖𝙨

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) Blood Donor Selection Guidelines

Do you have any more questions related to blood transfusion or donation? 🩸
💬 Just comment or send in your questions and we’ll give you simple and clear answers based on facts.
𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔. 𝑩𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒅. 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒍𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒆. 🩸

#🄷🄴🄼🄰🅃🄾🄻🄾🄶🅈
#𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕤𝕗𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕄𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕔𝕚𝕟𝕖

18/10/2025

Diagnosing deep, right down to the marrow. 🩸🦴 Meet Dr. Christa Carmeline Castillo-Cuyegkeng, adult hematologist practicing in Manila and Quezon City!

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17/10/2025

Manatiling handa para sa sakuna! Alamin natin ang epekto ng kalamidad sa dugo mula kay Vlad! 🤓
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16/10/2025

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Did you know?

🩸When giving plasma transfusions, it’s not just about the number of bags — it’s about the dose that restores function.

🌡️To reach at least 30% of plasma factor concentration, plasma is usually given at 10–20 mL per kilogram of body weight — tailored to the patient’s size and clinical condition.�

Because in transfusion medicine, precision saves lives. 💪

�📚 Reference: Philippine Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Rational Use of Blood and Blood Products and Strategies for Implementation

15/10/2025

❌ “You can’t donate blood if you’re on maintenance meds.”
Wait—Is that even true?
That’s a common misconception! Many people think that once you’re taking maintenance medications especially for high blood pressure, diabetes, or cholesterol — you’re automatically disqualified from donating blood.

✅ The truth:
Being on maintenance meds doesn’t automatically mean you can’t donate. What matters most is how well your condition is controlled and stable.
Here’s what the guidelines say:
- Hypertension: You can donate if your blood pressure is within the acceptable range and you feel well. Some antihypertensive meds (like beta blockers or ACE inhibitors) are not disqualifying.
- Diabetes: If your blood sugar is stable and controlled by oral medication (not insulin-dependent), you can usually donate.
- Cholesterol or thyroid meds: These are not disqualifications.
- Antibiotics, blood thinners, or steroids: These may require temporary deferral — but it’s case-specific.

Best advice: Always be honest during screening. Bring your medication list, and the trained medical staff will determine if it’s safe for you to donate.

Remember: The goal of donor screening is safety for both you and the patient receiving your blood.

Reference: Department of Health – National Voluntary Blood Services Program (DOH-NVBSP). Donor Selection Criteria and Guidelines, 2023.

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14/10/2025

Akala mo bawal mag-donate pag may hypertension?

✅ Pwede pa rin — basta kontrolado!

Kung below 160/100 mmHg ang BP mo at kontrolado sa gamot, qualified ka pa rin magbigay dugo! 💪🩸

💡 Tips bago magdonate:
• Take meds as prescribed 💊
• Iwas stress, caffeine, at alcohol ☕️🍷
• Relax and hydrate 💧

Magbigay dugo, magbigay pag-asa.

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13/10/2025

This week’s Medical Monday takes a closer look at proper FFP use. Are we really using it the right way? Let’s find out!

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12/10/2025

Let us hear the inspiring message of the past and founding president of PCHTM, Dr. Rosalio P. Torres, from last month's annual convention Q&A booth.

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11/10/2025

Meet our adult blood specialist from Cebu City, Dr. Vanessa S. Ediza! Where science meets compassion — expert care for blood-related conditions! 🩸🤩✨

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10/10/2025

Baket? Blood mo may RAKET!

Samahan nyo kami sa ika-26 ng Oktubre para sa COURTS FOR COURAGE - Rally for Life: Badminton Tournament for a Cause. Bawat laro ay isang palo ng pakikiisa laban sa myeloma at iba pang kanser sa dugo.

Takits!

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09/10/2025

🩸 TriviaThursday
🩸Who makes sure your blood transfusion is safe?

Behind every safe and appropriate blood transfusion is a dedicated team — the Hospital Blood Transfusion Committee (HBTC). 💉✨

These committees act as the heartbeat of transfusion safety, ensuring that every drop of blood is used wisely and effectively. From setting local transfusion policies to promoting Patient Blood Management (PBM) practices, HBTCs help reduce unnecessary transfusions and improve patient outcomes.
�When properly supported and resourced, HBTCs become a powerful force in advancing transfusion safety, haemovigilance, and clinical governance.��Empowered HBTCs = Safer patients + Smarter transfusions.

📚 Reference: International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) — The Role of Transfusion Committees

08/10/2025

“Blood from young donors is stronger or better.”
Wait—Is that even true?

This is a common misconception. Some people believe that receiving blood from young donors provides extra “strength” or better survival outcomes. However, scientific evidence does not support this idea.

What studies show:
- The age of the blood donor does not significantly affect patient outcomes after transfusion. Large studies, including registry-based analyses, have found no consistent survival benefit or risk linked to the donor’s age.
- What matters is that the blood unit is properly screened, tested, stored, and cross-matched for the recipient.
- The real factors influencing transfusion outcomes include:
✔️ Compatibility (ABO & Rh type)
✔️ Indication for transfusion (why it’s given)
✔️ Patient’s condition (e.g., anemia, bleeding, marrow failure)
✔️ Storage and handling of blood products

The truth: Blood safety and compatibility—not the donor’s age—determine the effectiveness of a transfusion. A unit from a 20-year-old donor is just as safe and effective as one from a 50-year-old donor, as long as it passes the same rigorous quality standards.

References:
- Roubinian NH, et al. Association of donor age and s*x with survival of patients receiving transfusions. JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(6):854–861.
- Chassé M, et al. Effect of blood donor characteristics on transfusion outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(10):1307–1317.
- Kleinman S, et al. Donor characteristics and transfusion outcomes: summary of findings. Transfusion. 2017;57(10):2323–2329.

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