Blood Donation Process
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Most of us only have to look as far as our circle of friends and neighbors to find someone whose life was touched by the generous gift of a volunteer blood donor. Donating blood for the first time, though, can be intimidating. What is the process? What should you expect? How will you feel afterward?
Donating blood is quick, simple and relatively painless. After a review of your medical history, a small drop of blood is drown from your finger to determine your hemoglobin level. Medical history is of utmost importance as reliable tests for many transmissible diseases are not available. A short physical examination proceeds the actual donation which takes only 10 minutes. Do not get alarmed at the sight of the needle.
After you have completed the health history, you will move on to the actual donation. During your whole blood donation, you'll give about one unit of blood. Your body will replace the lost fluids within 24 hours. You'll feel just a slight pinch when the needle is inserted. A collections staff member will stay with you during the entire donation process. Usually the needle is in your arm only 8 to 10 minutes. All of the needles and supplies are used only once and then discarded. It is not possible to contract HIV or any other disease through donating blood.
Most people experience no side effects from donation, and aside from avoiding strenuous exercise and heavy lifting, you can go about your normal routine once you leave.
Be sure to drink plenty of fluids before and after donating blood. It's also important to remember to eat foods high in iron content between donations. You will be eligible to donate whole blood again in 56 days. The entire process takes about an hour, and each donation has the potential to save three lives. Can you think of a better way to spend an hour?
To donate blood, one must be healthy, at least 17 years old, and weigh 100 pounds (45 Kgs) or more.
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