In a Swift Operation of MDA's Blood Services:
A woman who recovered from the Corona virus donated plasma to save the life of a 29-year-old Corona patient in serious condition
Blood services of Magen David Adom and the Ministry of Health received yesterday afternoon an inquiry from Assuta Ashdod Hospital for delivery of plasma units (the blood component containing the corona antibody) for a 29-year-old corona patient who is in serious condition.
With the help of the Minister of Health and his assistant, a donor, a resident of Jerusalem who recovered from the Corona virus, was found, Magen David Adom did everything to bring her in an ambulance to MDA's blood service center before the Shabbat. A special team was waiting for her and transferred the plasma units to the laboratories to perform all required tests and prepare them for transfusion.
With the approval of a health ministry committee, the blood units were delivered to Assuta and they were given to the patient last night .
MDA Deputy Director General- Blood Services, Prof. Eilat Shinar: "A week ago, we started the plasma units collection project from patients who have recovered from the disease caused by the corona virus, with the aim of giving infusion to patients in moderate and severe conditions, according to a therapeutic protocol set by an experts committee. The project is based on the assumption that the blood of patients who have recovered contain antibodies in the amount that enables effective treatment of patients. The professional work of the blood services team, in combination with the MDA logistical preparation and the response of the donors , enables us to promote the issue in practice with 7 donors that donated plasma already , in the last two days plasma units were provided to three different hospitals. "
MDA Director General, Eli Bin: "As soon as a referral from Assuta Ashdod Hospital was received , we were quickly prepared, combining forces of MDA blood services and logistical staff. With the assistance of Health Minister Litzman and his assistant, a suitable donor, a resident of Jerusalem who observes Shabbat, was found, and we immediately did everything we can, so that lat night the patient got the plasma, which we all hope will help doctors in their efforts to improve his condition. "
Corona patients who have recovered are welcome to donate plasma, in a very simple procedure, after 14 days of complete recovery. MDA Blood Services calls on recoverers who are willing to come and donate to call 03-9101101 or email hadarm@mda.org.il.
