Blood donation is a safe and simple procedure, and gives you the great feeling of having saved up to 3 lives.
Today in the developed world, most blood Donors are unpaid volunteers who donate blood for a community supply.
Most of the people have enough blood in body but just need an awareness about donation
Many people may think that they do not need blood ever, but many do.
In fact, Blood Donor will be a hero to someone, somewhere, who received their gracious gift of life.
Getting Ready for Blood Donation:
Hydrate; Be sure to drink plenty of fluids on the day of Blood donation.
Wear Something Comfortable.
If possible, include iron-rich foods in the diet, especially in the weeks before Blood donation.
Bring a List of prescribed Medications if any. We will need to know about any prescription and/or over the counter medications that may be in the system.
Tips for Before Donation
Maintain a healthy iron level in the diet by eating iron rich foods
Hydrate – drink an extra 200ml of liquid before and after Blood donation
Get a good night’s sleep
Avoid foods high in fat just prior to donation
Do not Donate blood after any vaccination for certain period of time
Benefit by Donating Blood:
The more the merrier! Frequent blood donors assure us that they feel physically rejuvenated and mentally more fulfilled after every blood donation.
There are also reports that it is good to donate blood regularly to prevent some heart diseases and high blood pressure.
Blood donation is a Divine Act
Satisfaction of doing a Noble Work
Facts about the blood donation
The life of blood cells in the human body is 120 days, if the blood is not donated, it would have got destroyed in the body.
Instead of wasting the blood one can donate and save one to three lives.
Donating blood is a safe process. A sterile needle is used only once for each Donor and then discarded.
Blood donation is a simple four-step process: Registration, Medical history and mini-physical, Donation and Refreshments.
Every blood Donor is given a mini-physical test, checking the Donor’s temperature, blood pressure, pulse and hemoglobin to ensure it is safe for the Donor to give blood.
The actual blood donation typically takes less than 10-12 minutes. The entire process, from the time you arrive to the time you leave, takes about an hour.
The average adult has about 5 to 6 liters of blood in his body. Roughly 1 unit is given during a donation.
A healthy Donor may donate red blood cells every 90 days.
Donated volume of blood is replaced within 24 – 48 hours.
A healthy Donor may donate Platelets as few as 3 days apart, but a maximum of 24 times a year.
All donated blood is tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and C, Syphilis and MP before it can be issued.
Information you give to the Blood Bank during the donation process is confidential. It may not be released without your permission except as directed by law.
