Visit to Indian Red Cross Blood Bank

Students from various major and minor streams visited the Indian Red Cross Blood Bank as part of a field trip organized by B. Nagajyothirmai, the head of the Biochemistry department on 28^th September 2024. We obtained prior permission from the Principal, and faculty members Dr. B. Sreedevi, Dr. P. Giridhar, and G.L.N. Prasad accompanied us.

Before the visit, we gathered for a group photo with a banner in the background. We then took an auto-rickshaw to the blood bank, where we received a warm welcome from the staff. Dr. Prakash, a young and dynamic physician, provided an insightful presentation on various aspects of blood bank management, including blood group determination, cross-matching, and measuring patients' blood pressure.

We toured the different labs and learned about techniques for storing plasma and blood cells. Inspired by Dr. Prakash’s presentation, two of our students and I decided to donate blood, contributing 350 ml each. This marked my 50th blood donation, making the visit not only educational but also personally meaningful. Overall, the field trip was a grand success and served a significant purpose.