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Kentucky Blood Center Seeks Donations as Low Supply Impacts Ability to Fulfill Patient Needs
The center says donations are down for a second year, leaving more than 70 hospitals short as O positive and O negative supplies run low.
- Hospital transfusion demands spiked 40% over the last week, leaving the Kentucky Blood Center unable to fulfill all patient orders amid a critical supply shortage.
- Summer typically strains blood supplies due to vacations and school closures, but officials note this trauma season has been particularly difficult, compounding a 25% donation decline this year.
- The shortage impacts more than 70 hospitals statewide, with KBC prioritizing O-positive and O-negative donations since over 50% of the population carries these universal blood types.
- Eric Lindsey, director of media and branding for KBC, warned that critically low inventory may force hospitals to postpone surgeries and procedures, as current supplies cover only half a day.
- To address the deficit, KBC is urging Kentuckians to donate this week at eight centers and 20 mobile drives, with Lindsey emphasizing one hour can save three lives.
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