- All types are needed, but especially O and A.
- O-negative blood is in particular demand by hospitals because it is the only type compatible with all other blood types.
- O-negative blood is used in the most critical situations: for neonates, patients with compromised immune systems and for trauma victims.
- When seconds count, when someone’s life is on the line and there’s no time to check blood type, patients in an emergency situation can receive O-negative blood.
- Across Canada, Canadian Blood Services must collect 17,000 units of blood every week.
- Since blood products have a limited shelf life, demand is constant.
- One in two Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will at some point in their lives.
- In 2016, we will need about 100,000 new blood donors in Canada to replace the aging donor base and maintain the national blood supply.
| Tue, Sep 06, 2016 | North Bay Ontario |
Y0017 Clarion Resort Pinewood Park Founders Room 201 Pinewood Park Drive |
12:00 - 2:30 4:00 - 7:30 |
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| Wed, Sep 07, 2016 | North Bay Ontario |
Y0017 Clarion Resort Pinewood Park Founders Room 201 Pinewood Park Drive |
11:30 - 2:30 4:00 - 7:00 |
