Donate Blood at Lititz Fire Company
More Information About Donating Blood
Massive Need
At a national and local level, the blood bank system is in near-crisis condition from lack of blood donation. On an average day 34,000 units of blood products are needed in the United States. That equates to the use of one unit of blood every two seconds. While up to 80% of the adult population is eligible to donate blood, only 5% will actually donate.
The need for blood is tremendous. It is estimated that 3 out of 4 people will require donated blood at some point in their lifetime. Donated blood and its separated components are critical in saving the lives of thousands of people every week.
Freequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about donating blood at our fire station can be found in our FAQ Area.
Schedule an Appointment
Call Mike Newman at 717-475-7555.
How Donated Blood Is Used
| Example of Blood Use | Units Required |
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| Coronary Artery Bypass | 1-5 units |
| Fractured Hip/Joint Replacement | 2-5 units |
| Cardiovascular Surgery | 2-25 units |
| Bleeding Ulcer | 3-30 units |
| Brain Surgery | 4-10 units |
| Auto Accident/Gunshot wound | up to 50 units |
| Liver Transplant | up to 100 units |
| Other Organ Transplants | up to 10 units |
| Bone Marrow Transplant | up to 2 units/day |
| Sickle Cell | up to 4 units/month |
| Aplastic Anemia | up to 4 units/month |
| Cancer | up to 8 units/week |
Blood Donation Links on the Web
Lititz Fire Company: http://www.lititzfire.com/
Lancaster Regional Medical Center: http://www.lancasterregional.com/
Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center: http://www.chol.org/
American Association of Blood Banks: http://www.aabb.org/
American Heart Association: http://www.americanheart.org/
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