Bloodmobile
Bloodmobile
Bloodmobile (/blʌdməʊbiːl/) is a mobile blood donation center. It is a vehicle (usually a bus or a large van) equipped to collect blood donations from voluntary donors at locations other than a permanent blood donation center.
Etymology
The term "Bloodmobile" is a portmanteau of the words "blood" and "automobile". It was first used in the mid-20th century when these mobile blood collection units were introduced.
History
The first Bloodmobile was introduced by the American Red Cross in the 1940s to facilitate the collection of blood donations during World War II. The concept has since been adopted worldwide, allowing blood donation organizations to reach more potential donors and collect more blood donations.
Function
A typical Bloodmobile is equipped with everything necessary to collect, store, and transport blood donations. This includes reclining chairs for donors, equipment to collect and store blood, and a small staff of medical professionals to oversee the donation process.
Related Terms
- Blood donation: The process of voluntarily having one's blood drawn for storage in a blood bank or for transfusion to another person.
- Blood bank: A place where blood is collected from donors, typed, separated into components, stored, and prepared for transfusion to recipients.
- American Red Cross: A humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education inside the United States.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bloodmobile
- Wikipedia's article - Bloodmobile
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