Rajiv Bhatia
Dera Bassi, March 12
The Dera Bassi Civil Hospital will get a blood bank facility soon. The department concerned has started functioning to benefit a large number of patients in the sub-division. A room for the blood bank has been constructed and it would be functional after receiving the 24-hour hotline power supply.
Earlier, patients visiting the hospital had to go to government hospitals in Chandigarh and Kharar to meet their requirements, said SMO Dera Bassi Civil Hospital Dr Rajiv Bhalla. He said for saving life of their near and dear ones in emergency cases, family members had to rush to Chandigarh or Panchkula to get blood, where they had to pay a hefty sum.
“The hospital, which is located on the national highway, can save accident victims and the blood bank will make the task easier,” he added.
Bhalla said the bank would be equipped with apheresis machine, which would extract platelets easily. Other necessary equipment would be installed soon.
He said, “Infrastructure for the blood bank is in place and will be functional shortly. The hospital now awaits the hotline power supply.”
Divulging information, Bhalla said more than 20 units of blood will be stored at the bank
“We have taken up the issue with the authorities of GMCH-32 and Kharar Civil Hospital for the blood supply,” Bhalla added.
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