Warning: Attempt to read property "field_media_image" on null in bootstrap5_preprocess_html() (line 119 of /bitnami/drupal/themes/contrib/bootstrap5/bootstrap5.theme).

bootstrap5_preprocess_html(Array, 'html', Array)
call_user_func_array('bootstrap5_preprocess_html', Array) (Line: 287)
Drupal\Core\Theme\ThemeManager->render('html', Array) (Line: 422)
Drupal\Core\Render\Renderer->doRender(Array, ) (Line: 201)
Drupal\Core\Render\Renderer->render(Array) (Line: 162)
Drupal\Core\Render\MainContent\HtmlRenderer->Drupal\Core\Render\MainContent\{closure}() (Line: 564)
Drupal\Core\Render\Renderer->executeInRenderContext(Object, Object) (Line: 163)
Drupal\Core\Render\MainContent\HtmlRenderer->renderResponse(Array, Object, Object) (Line: 90)
Drupal\Core\EventSubscriber\MainContentViewSubscriber->onViewRenderArray(Object, 'kernel.view', Object)
call_user_func(Array, Object, 'kernel.view', Object) (Line: 142)
Drupal\Component\EventDispatcher\ContainerAwareEventDispatcher->dispatch(Object, 'kernel.view') (Line: 163)
Symfony\Component\HttpKernel\HttpKernel->handleRaw(Object, 1) (Line: 80)
Symfony\Component\HttpKernel\HttpKernel->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 58)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\Session->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 48)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\KernelPreHandle->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 191)
Drupal\page_cache\StackMiddleware\PageCache->fetch(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 128)
Drupal\page_cache\StackMiddleware\PageCache->lookup(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 82)
Drupal\page_cache\StackMiddleware\PageCache->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 48)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\ReverseProxyMiddleware->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 51)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\NegotiationMiddleware->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 23)
Stack\StackedHttpKernel->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 709)
Drupal\Core\DrupalKernel->handle(Object) (Line: 19)

Warning: Attempt to read property "entity" on null in bootstrap5_preprocess_html() (line 119 of /bitnami/drupal/themes/contrib/bootstrap5/bootstrap5.theme).

bootstrap5_preprocess_html(Array, 'html', Array)
call_user_func_array('bootstrap5_preprocess_html', Array) (Line: 287)
Drupal\Core\Theme\ThemeManager->render('html', Array) (Line: 422)
Drupal\Core\Render\Renderer->doRender(Array, ) (Line: 201)
Drupal\Core\Render\Renderer->render(Array) (Line: 162)
Drupal\Core\Render\MainContent\HtmlRenderer->Drupal\Core\Render\MainContent\{closure}() (Line: 564)
Drupal\Core\Render\Renderer->executeInRenderContext(Object, Object) (Line: 163)
Drupal\Core\Render\MainContent\HtmlRenderer->renderResponse(Array, Object, Object) (Line: 90)
Drupal\Core\EventSubscriber\MainContentViewSubscriber->onViewRenderArray(Object, 'kernel.view', Object)
call_user_func(Array, Object, 'kernel.view', Object) (Line: 142)
Drupal\Component\EventDispatcher\ContainerAwareEventDispatcher->dispatch(Object, 'kernel.view') (Line: 163)
Symfony\Component\HttpKernel\HttpKernel->handleRaw(Object, 1) (Line: 80)
Symfony\Component\HttpKernel\HttpKernel->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 58)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\Session->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 48)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\KernelPreHandle->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 191)
Drupal\page_cache\StackMiddleware\PageCache->fetch(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 128)
Drupal\page_cache\StackMiddleware\PageCache->lookup(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 82)
Drupal\page_cache\StackMiddleware\PageCache->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 48)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\ReverseProxyMiddleware->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 51)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\NegotiationMiddleware->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 23)
Stack\StackedHttpKernel->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 709)
Drupal\Core\DrupalKernel->handle(Object) (Line: 19)

Warning: Attempt to read property "uri" on null in bootstrap5_preprocess_html() (line 119 of /bitnami/drupal/themes/contrib/bootstrap5/bootstrap5.theme).

bootstrap5_preprocess_html(Array, 'html', Array)
call_user_func_array('bootstrap5_preprocess_html', Array) (Line: 287)
Drupal\Core\Theme\ThemeManager->render('html', Array) (Line: 422)
Drupal\Core\Render\Renderer->doRender(Array, ) (Line: 201)
Drupal\Core\Render\Renderer->render(Array) (Line: 162)
Drupal\Core\Render\MainContent\HtmlRenderer->Drupal\Core\Render\MainContent\{closure}() (Line: 564)
Drupal\Core\Render\Renderer->executeInRenderContext(Object, Object) (Line: 163)
Drupal\Core\Render\MainContent\HtmlRenderer->renderResponse(Array, Object, Object) (Line: 90)
Drupal\Core\EventSubscriber\MainContentViewSubscriber->onViewRenderArray(Object, 'kernel.view', Object)
call_user_func(Array, Object, 'kernel.view', Object) (Line: 142)
Drupal\Component\EventDispatcher\ContainerAwareEventDispatcher->dispatch(Object, 'kernel.view') (Line: 163)
Symfony\Component\HttpKernel\HttpKernel->handleRaw(Object, 1) (Line: 80)
Symfony\Component\HttpKernel\HttpKernel->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 58)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\Session->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 48)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\KernelPreHandle->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 191)
Drupal\page_cache\StackMiddleware\PageCache->fetch(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 128)
Drupal\page_cache\StackMiddleware\PageCache->lookup(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 82)
Drupal\page_cache\StackMiddleware\PageCache->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 48)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\ReverseProxyMiddleware->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 51)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\NegotiationMiddleware->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 23)
Stack\StackedHttpKernel->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 709)
Drupal\Core\DrupalKernel->handle(Object) (Line: 19)

Warning: Attempt to read property "value" on null in bootstrap5_preprocess_html() (line 119 of /bitnami/drupal/themes/contrib/bootstrap5/bootstrap5.theme).

bootstrap5_preprocess_html(Array, 'html', Array)
call_user_func_array('bootstrap5_preprocess_html', Array) (Line: 287)
Drupal\Core\Theme\ThemeManager->render('html', Array) (Line: 422)
Drupal\Core\Render\Renderer->doRender(Array, ) (Line: 201)
Drupal\Core\Render\Renderer->render(Array) (Line: 162)
Drupal\Core\Render\MainContent\HtmlRenderer->Drupal\Core\Render\MainContent\{closure}() (Line: 564)
Drupal\Core\Render\Renderer->executeInRenderContext(Object, Object) (Line: 163)
Drupal\Core\Render\MainContent\HtmlRenderer->renderResponse(Array, Object, Object) (Line: 90)
Drupal\Core\EventSubscriber\MainContentViewSubscriber->onViewRenderArray(Object, 'kernel.view', Object)
call_user_func(Array, Object, 'kernel.view', Object) (Line: 142)
Drupal\Component\EventDispatcher\ContainerAwareEventDispatcher->dispatch(Object, 'kernel.view') (Line: 163)
Symfony\Component\HttpKernel\HttpKernel->handleRaw(Object, 1) (Line: 80)
Symfony\Component\HttpKernel\HttpKernel->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 58)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\Session->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 48)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\KernelPreHandle->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 191)
Drupal\page_cache\StackMiddleware\PageCache->fetch(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 128)
Drupal\page_cache\StackMiddleware\PageCache->lookup(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 82)
Drupal\page_cache\StackMiddleware\PageCache->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 48)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\ReverseProxyMiddleware->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 51)
Drupal\Core\StackMiddleware\NegotiationMiddleware->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 23)
Stack\StackedHttpKernel->handle(Object, 1, 1) (Line: 709)
Drupal\Core\DrupalKernel->handle(Object) (Line: 19)

What is Plasma?

07/22/2024

Some Background

Have you ever wondered what plasma is? This liquid gold holds the key to maintaining our health and plays a crucial role in developing medications and vaccines to help people with rare diseases and bleeding disorders. Let's dive in and unravel the mysteries of plasma!

What Exactly is Plasma?

Plasma is composed mainly of water and contains a rich array of electrolytes, proteins, hormones, and waste products. As the primary transport system of our circulatory system, plasma facilitates the distribution of essential nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and other molecules to cells throughout the body. It also plays a crucial role in waste management, carrying away metabolic waste products and toxins for elimination. Overall, plasma is instrumental in maintaining blood pressure, regulating body temperature, and guaranteeing proper hydration levels.

The versatility of plasma extends beyond its physiological functions. It has become an indispensable resource in the medical field, serving as a vital component in the development of life-saving medicines and vaccines. Plasma-derived therapies have revolutionized the treatment of immune deficiencies, bleeding disorders, and infectious diseases. By harnessing the power of plasma, medical researchers have been able to create therapies that improve the lives of many people.

By donating plasma, you are not only helping to improve the lives of those in need, but also contributing to the ongoing research and development of life-changing medicines.

How Plasma Donations are Used

When you donate plasma, the plasma is separated from your red blood cells and other blood components through a process called plasmapheresis. The plasma is then processed and used to create a variety of life-saving medicines and vaccines.

Did you know that 1 plasma donation equals about 180 milliliters of plasma? A patient with primary immune deficiency relies on 130 donations for 1 year of medicine. A patient with hemophilia needs 1200 plasma donations for 1 year of medicine. Learn more about how plasma donation benefits you and others.

Get Started Today

Plasma donation is a safe and easy way to make a difference in the lives of others. The process typically takes about 45 to 90 minutes and you can donate plasma up to twice a week. CSL Plasma makes donating plasma a comfortable and convenient experience.

To be eligible to donate plasma, you must be at least 18 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good general health. Learn more about the qualifications for donating plasma.

By donating plasma, you are helping to save lives and improve the health of people around the world. It's a simple act that can make a big difference. Sign up to donate plasma with CSL Plasma today and do the amazing!

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