Additionally, medical treatments, such as organ transplants and cardiac bypass surgery, that require a large amount of blood, were uncommon 20 years ago. Today, they are routine. And the aging of the population means that more people live longer and are more likely to need medical treatments that require safe blood and blood products. Implementation of this new policy will include substantial efforts to recruit, cultivate and expand the number of volunteer blood donors. We are confident that with dedicated resources, we can bring in more donors.
Several efforts are underway.
Remember together, we can save a life. Minimum blood supply is betwwen 51,192 - 76,788 units. Critical blood supply is less than 9,760 units. Critical blood supply is less than 2,335 units. Minimum level represents a two-day supply for the system.