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REDLINE– An Application on Blood Management

Akash James Dr. Praveen Kumar Kollu Pavan Kumar Pokuri Lalithya Pavan Uriti
Department of Computer Department of Computer Department of Computer Department of Computer
Science and Engineering Science and Engineering Science and Engineering Science and Engineering
Velagapudi Ramakrishna Velagapudi Ramakrishna Velagapudi Ramakrishna Velagapudi Ramakrishna
Siddhartha Engineering Siddhartha Engineering Siddhartha Engineering Siddhartha Engineering
College College College College
Vijayawada, India Vijayawada, India Vijayawada, India Vijayawada, India

Abstract:- Accidents nowadays are not so uncommon. In overall blood bank management. By leveraging the cloud's
some cases, the person met with an accident may have a capabilities, the system ensures real-time data availability,
severe loss of blood and be in serious need of blood. The facilitating prompt responses to emergencies and improving the
existing apps for blood donation only focus on registering equitable distribution of blood resources. Beyond overcoming
the person with the app and the rest of the donors so that logistical challenges in rural healthcare, this model underscores
there will be an initiation for communication in between the the transformative potential of Cloud Computing in
donor and patient. This app in our abstract alerts all the revolutionizing blood bank management, ultimately enhancing
nearby hospitals of the location of the accident to make healthcare services in India's rural landscape [1].
ready the respective blood if it is available and if not, notify
the rest of the donors available in the app. All the user Clemen Teena's study on Blood Bank Management is a
needs to do is press the SOS button. The app uses GPS crucial initiative aiming to collect and distribute blood
tracking for location and a real-time database for efficiently from diverse sources to those in need. The project
registering and holding the user details. focuses on implementing a robust software application to
streamline day-to-day transactions within the blood bank. This
Keywords:- SOS, GPS Tracking, Real-Time Database. software will oversee donor registrations, blood collection
details, and issuance records, with the primary goal of
I. INTRODUCTION automating all blood bank operations. The system is designed to
handle a significant volume of records while ensuring rapid and
Blood management plays a pivotal role due to its efficient searches for instant access to necessary information.
paramount importance on multiple fronts. Foremost, it serves as With an adaptable design, Teena's project serves as a model for
a guardian of patient safety by meticulously minimizing the risks future implementation in other blood banks across the given
linked to blood transfusions. It strategically helps in optimizing city, contributing to enhanced and standardized blood bank
the availability of individuals genuinely requiring blood. It also management practices [2].
contributes significantly to the judicious allocation of healthcare
resources, fostering financial sustainability within healthcare K M Akkas Ali's work focuses on the development of a
systems. The app ‘Redline’ is a mobile application that serves a comprehensive Blood Donation Management System,
good usage to the blood management. This holistic approach not encompassing both web and mobile applications. The system
only safeguards patient well-being but also underscores the acts as a vital communication tool, bridging patients in urgent
responsible and efficient utilization of a critical healthcare asset, need of blood with willing donors. Donors register by providing
highlighting the essential role blood management plays in the key details, including name, blood group, email, password, and
broader landscape of healthcare delivery. precise location through Google Map integration. The mobile
app ensures real-time updates of the donor's location, facilitating
II. RELATED WORK the automatic identification of registered donors. Visitors can
efficiently search for donors based on blood group and location,
The study led by Khan, introduces a groundbreaking Blood accessing crucial information such as contact details and
Bank Management System customized for rural areas in India, donation expiration dates. The system streamlines
harnessing the capabilities of Cloud Computing. Tailored to communication through email and mobile messages, with
address the unique challenges of resource-constrained regions, appointment confirmation preceding blood donation. The
the system seeks to redefine blood donation processes. It primary objective is to simplify and expedite the process of
optimizes inventory management, donor information, and locating blood donors during emergencies [3].
communication through the integration of cloud-based
technologies, promising to enhance accessibility, efficiency, and

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The study led by Aware Sachin B focuses on a web-based emergency scenarios where blood cannot be supplied from
blood donation system designed to maintain precise records of existing stocks. The paper provides a detailed presentation of
bloodstock. In contrast to manual systems, this web-based this application, highlighting its significance in ensuring prompt
approach addresses the challenges associated with the time- and efficient blood supply during critical situations [7].
consuming process of arranging specific blood types when
unavailable in a particular blood bank. This delay can have The study led by Vikas Kulshreshtha conducted a
critical implications for patients, especially in emergencies comprehensive review of existing web-based information
where time is crucial. The web-based system offers an efficient systems for blood banks, examining their features, merits, and
solution, allowing users to quickly check the availability of a drawbacks. It emphasizes the inefficiencies inherent in manual
specific blood type in stock and provide its location. This real- systems when contrasted with computer-based information
time accessibility ensures prompt and effective responses to systems, particularly in terms of time, labor, and cost. The study
blood requests, ultimately contributing to improved patient care goes on to provide a comparative analysis of different existing
and well-being, particularly in urgent and critical medical cases systems, shedding light on their strengths and weaknesses.
[4]. Furthermore, the paper proposes ideas for enhancing these
systems, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the
André Smith’s research explores the disparity between improvement of web-based blood bank management systems.
altruistic personality traits and the limited success of campaigns This research aims to address the challenges faced by traditional
appealing to altruism in substantially increasing blood donation methods and pave the way for more efficient and technologically
rates. Utilizing the concept of social capital, the study perceives advanced solutions in the field of blood bank management [8].
blood donation as a social phenomenon intricately embedded in
community contexts. Centering on Canada's national blood III. REQUIREMENTS
donation agency in two cities with notably high donation rates,
the research employs in-depth interviews with staff, donors, and A. Hardware Requirements
non-donors, along with ethnographic observation. The findings  Modern Operating System (Windows 7 and above)
suggest that campaigns highlighting how individuals can  Processor - i5 and above
enhance their profiles in communities and workplaces through  Disk Space - 4GB SSD
blood donation, rather than conventional appeals to altruism, can  RAM - 8GB
significantly impact donation rates. This research yields valuable
insights into the role of social capital in shaping blood donation B. Software Requirements
behavior [5].  Android Studio
 Google Firebase
The study led by Sundaram utilizes data mining modeling
 Google Maps
techniques to analyze blood donor classification, extending the
 Java (Programming Language)
results to establish real-time blood donor management through
 XML (Extended Markup Language)
dashboards integrating blood profiles and geo-location data. The
implemented approach empowers decision-makers to efficiently
oversee and plan blood donation activities, leveraging crucial IV. WORKING
metrics. The dashboard's scoring algorithm optimizes the
allocation of budget resources, aiding strategic decision-making
and budget allocation for blood donation campaigns. The real-
time insights derived from this methodology play a pivotal role
in planning and executing targeted and effective blood donation
campaigns, ultimately improving the overall efficiency of
resource utilization and management in blood donation
initiatives [6].

The paper by Sultan Turhan emphasizes the pivotal role of

blood donor volunteers in sustaining a dependable blood supply
chain, especially during emergencies. The expectation is that
blood will be readily available when needed, with volunteers
being the primary source through their donations. In cases of
insufficient stocks during emergencies, voluntary donors
become the immediate source of blood supply. Time sensitivity
is crucial, prompting health care centers to swiftly contact the
nearest available donor. To address this need, a smartphone
application has been developed, aiming to identify the closest
blood donor volunteer and facilitate communication in Fig 1: Process Flow Diagram

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In this section, we elucidate the working of our mobile

application REDLINE. Before using the app, a user must sign
in with the app. The user might be a new user or an existing
user. The app works on two users –blood bank personnel and
common people. Whenever a new user that comes under
common people shows up, the app prompts the Sign-up page,
wherein the user must enter his/her details. All the data entered
by the user will be stored and secured in Google Firebase. The
app's services can be enjoyed by only registered users.
Whenever an existing user signs in, the user is then redirected
to the homepage. Whenever a user taps on the SOS button,
he/she will be prompted to enter his/her blood type. The app
then sends an alert to all the nearby hospitals’ blood bank
personnel. Google Maps comes into play here to know the
details of the nearby hospitals with the available blood type.
Based on the availability, the user will be given the details of
the hospital and can receive medical support within no time.

V. DISCUSSION

As mentioned earlier the application supports two types of

users – Blood bank staff and common people. The former users
will be approached and given privileges of the app by the
administrator to provide medical assistance to the users of the
latter category. The sign-in page for common people is as
shown in Fig 2.
Fig 3: Sign-in Page

Fig 4 shows the home page. In this page, it shows the map
and the current location of the user. It shows the nearby
hospitals that have been registered to the app. The users can
benefit from these hospitals.

Fig 2: Sign-up Page

The user must enter their username, phone number, email,

and password. After a user successfully signs up, the sign-in
page is prompted to enter the username and password.
Fig 4: Home Page

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When the SOS button is tapped, the request will be taken After a request has been generated, the hospitals receive
for the required blood type. The app requests the user regarding the notification of the blood requirement. The management can
which blood type he/she needs as shown in Fig 5. proceed with their known availability of the blood to generate a
response to the user whether they have the blood or not. Fig 7
shows the corresponding page.

Fig 7: Response Page for Blood Bank personnel

Fig 5: Blood Request
The responses of the current request made by the user will
Fig 6 shows the requests that have been made by the
be shown in this page with the hospital name and its contact
common user. All the requests that have been received with
number as shown in Fig 8.
corresponding responses are shown above the current request.

Fig 6: Request Page of Common User

Fig 8: Response Page for Common User

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VI. CONCLUSION AND FUTURE WORK [9]. A. Clemen Teena, K. Sankar, and S. Kannan, “A Study on
Blood Bank Management,” in Middle-East Journal of
There are many instances where many patients have gone Scientific Research 19 (8): 1123- 1126, 2014, ISSN 1990-
through critical stages due to unavailability of blood. It can be 9233
either during their operation or during their blood-related [10]. Ravi Kumar, Shubham Singh, V Anu Ragavi, “Blood
diseases. Even it is difficult for hospitals to maintain the Bank Management System,” IJARIIE-ISSN(O)- 2395-
statistics of blood availability and to know beforehand about the 4396, Vol-3 Issue-5 2017 30
patients who need blood. This app can be a lifesaver for those [11]. Muhammad Arif; S. Sreevas; K. Nafseer; R. Rahul (2012)
who require blood whenever they are new to a city, town, or “Automated online Blood bank database”, 2012 Annual
any of their locality. By doing so it enables the doctors and IEEE India Conference (INDICON)
other medical staff to treat patients. This app can be even
endorsed further for bringing mass awareness. It can also
include linking with third-party donor systems to create a
network and community of blood management.

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