Allure's August 28th cruise - blood donor call?

[Kesali]

Friends came back today from the August 28th Allure cruise. The husband was telling us that yesterday they heard an annoucement over the speakers asking if there were any passengers onboard with blood type 0. And could they medical facilities and bring their donor card if they had one.

 

Now he did not know what that was about. Did anyone else hear about this? Know any more info?

[skatie]

We were on that cruise and heard the call for the blood donor. I heard that many people did go down to possibly donate. Not sure what the problem was, but around 5pm that day the US Coast Guard helicopter came and air-lifted a passenger off the ship. I hope whatever the situation was turned out ok.

[fdthird]

I heard from folks on board that it was a blood clot issue that could not wait till the ship got to port.

[Kesali]

Thanks. Interesting to hear. Makes me wonder if cruise ships need to have passengers air lifted often for emergencies.

[AlanAllyn]

On our July 3 sailing of the Allure, there was a call for blood donors. Within 15 minutes, there were 60 volunteers and they announced they had more than enough.

[cuppy]

Having worked at a blood bank the idea of them calling for donors to donate on the spot to be transfused is scary. Even if you previously donated your situation could change and they could get tainted blood.

 

Having a medical facility on board you would think they would have an emergency blood supply. A couple of bags properly stored, the blood is good for over 30 days. Yes there is an expense to purchase blood and it would be destroyed after the timeline, but much safer.

 

I hope the passenger made out ok.

[pdbcruisers]

We were getting ready for the zip line when we heard the announcement for blood donors. They needed O-, so we could't help. Later, we were in our cabin getting ready for dinner and my wife saw a helicopter fly by our balcony. I went out to the balcony and we were no longer moving. The helicopter circled the Allure 2 times and landed. About 10 minutes later,they left. A couple minutes after they left a Coast Guard plane circled a couple times and followed the helicopter back to shore. We hope everybody is OK.

[cruising castaway]

The sick passenger was with our family of 16. The wonderful people on the Allure came out 60 strong to donate blood. Two volunteers saved his life with their blood. The medical evacuation then transported him to Miami where he received more blood and medical treatment. I am happy to say that he is doing fine and all thanks to the wonderful people on Allure of the Seas...Passengers and crew and the Coast Guard. What could have been a tragic end to a wonderful family vacation including his two young grandchildren turned into a great vacation with a very happy ending. THANK YOU ALL

[fdthird]

It's very nice when a story has a happy ending and frankly rare that you get to hear about the outcome of these stories.

 

Thanks for the post!

[RCCL Fan]

That is so good to hear.

 

I'm so happy he's ok and that people helped... and that apparently the blood was safe!

[MyNameIsGermy]

The sick passenger was with our family of 16. The wonderful people on the Allure came out 60 strong to donate blood. Two volunteers saved his life with their blood. The medical evacuation then transported him to Miami where he received more blood and medical treatment. I am happy to say that he is doing fine and all thanks to the wonderful people on Allure of the Seas...Passengers and crew and the Coast Guard. What could have been a tragic end to a wonderful family vacation including his two young grandchildren turned into a great vacation with a very happy ending. THANK YOU ALL

 

Great story and glad to hear that he is doing fine.

 

Hopefully you can all hop on another cruise in the near future and it will be smoother sailings for all.

 

Godspeed!

 

-germ

[sailingawaysoon]

Wow, glad to hear there's a happy ending.

[cruisegirl1]

The sick passenger was with our family of 16. The wonderful people on the Allure came out 60 strong to donate blood. Two volunteers saved his life with their blood. The medical evacuation then transported him to Miami where he received more blood and medical treatment. I am happy to say that he is doing fine and all thanks to the wonderful people on Allure of the Seas...Passengers and crew and the Coast Guard. What could have been a tragic end to a wonderful family vacation including his two young grandchildren turned into a great vacation with a very happy ending. THANK YOU ALL

 

Thank you for that information. Best wishes to you and your family.

M