robert@isgtec.UUCP (Robert Osborne) (09/19/89)
I went to donate blood on Friday and discovered that the Red Cross has switched manufacturers of their needles. They way I found out was by being subjected to an incredible amount of pain. In fact, I came close to slugging the nurse who was plugging in the needle. After my obviously unamused reaction she explained that everybody was complaining and suggested I fill out the donor comment card explaining my view. Today (Monday) I have a huge bruise that runs from just above my elbow to 3/4 of the way to my wrist. What I want to know is what prompted the Red Cross, which depends solely on donations for its blood supply, to pull such a bone headed manoeuvre. I, for one, will have to seriously consider whether I want to lose the use of my arm for a week every three months in order to donate :-(. Rob. -- Robert A. Osborne ...uunet!mnetor!lsuc!isgtec!robert (Nice sig Bruce mind if I steal it :-) ...utzoo!lsuc!isgtec!robert ISG Technologies Inc. 3030 Orlando Dr. Mississauga. Ont. Can. L4V 1S8
userDJMA@ualtamts.BITNET (Douglas James Martin) (09/19/89)
In article <142@isgtec.UUCP>, robert@isgtec.UUCP (Robert Osborne) writes: >I went to donate blood on Friday and discovered that the Red Cross has >switched manufacturers of their needles. ... > >What I want to know is what prompted the Red Cross, ... A mistake? My guess would be that they found a cheaper supplier not realizing that they were duller (larger guage maybe?) needles. DID you fill in the comment card? They want blood so badly half the time that I'm quite sure that a negative reaction from any significant percentage of donors would have a major impact. Instead of refusing to give blood again, why don't you phone them in 3 months and see if they've changed back (or changed to something better)?? Douglas Martin Printing Services University of Alberta