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Blood Donation 101

Blood Donation 101. All you need to know before donating blood!. Who can donate?. If you are between 16 and 18 years of age There are specific height-weight requirements If you are 19 or older You must weigh at least 110 pounds

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Blood Donation 101

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  1. Blood Donation 101 All you need to know before donating blood!

  2. Who can donate? • If you are between 16 and 18 years of age • There are specific height-weight requirements • If you are 19 or older • You must weigh at least 110 pounds • You can donate every 56 days (for regular whole-blood donation) • Other eligibility criteria may be found at www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements

  3. What should I do to prepare? • Eat beforehand • Drink plenty of water • Bring your photo ID/donor card • Bring a list of any medications you are currently taking • Wear a shirt with sleeves that can be easily pushed up

  4. What happens during the donation process? • You will be greeted at the greeter table • You will sign in and then read a packet of information regarding the donation process • You will move on to health history and take mini-physical • Health history questionnaire • Temperature • Pulse • Blood Pressure • Hemoglobin level • Now you donate! • The donation area will be cleaned • You will feel a quick pinch as the needle is inserted • After about 8-10 minutes, you will be done! • You will be escorted to the canteen • Enjoy food and beverages before you leave

  5. Will I be affected after I donate? • Most people are fine after donating • You should re-hydrate and avoid heavy lifting for the remainder of the day

  6. Why should I donate? • Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood • More than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day • One donation can help save up to three lives • Whole blood donations contain • Red blood cells-carry oxygen from the lungs to tissue • Platelets-help with clotting • Plasma-supply nutrients to cells

  7. What does it mean to donate double red? • You donate two units of red blood cell • Normal whole blood donation includes red blood cells, platelets, and plasma • Red blood cells are the most frequently used blood component, which is what you will be donating! • What are the eligibility requirements? • Males-at least 5’1” and 130lbs • Females-at least 5’5” and 150lbs • What are the benefits? • Smaller needle • You donate twice as much, so there are approximately four months between donations • You take priority at the blood drive! • Quicker recovery time • You don’t lose the fluid portion of your blood, so you feel more hydrated after donating

  8. What about platelet donation? • Who needs platelets? • Chemotherapy patients • Organ transplant patients • Why donate platelets? • It takes 12-18 whole blood donations to equal one platelet donation • What is the process? • About a quarter of a pint of blood is drawn at a time, filtered through a cell-separating machine, and then returned to your body (with only platelets removed) • It normally takes 1.5-2 hours, during which time you can read, study, listen to music, etc. • How often can I donate? • Every two weeks! • Will it interfere with regular blood donation? • No! You can still give regular blood donations

  9. Where can I find more information? • Visit www.redcross.org for more information and to schedule an appointment to donate!

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