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- Answer: 1. You will save lives by giving blood.2. You will feel so proud and good after donating, especially after your first time.3. You may overcome your fear of needles as well.
- Answer: Foods high in Iron, such as red meat (beef, liver, kidney), canned sardines, pilchards spinach, brocolli, red kidney beans, hazelnuts, cashew nuts, cereals - oats, special K. And a couple of glasses of water....
- Answer: In order to replenish your blood supply and make your blood glucose reach homeostasis, you need some carbohydrates which are found in the fluids and snacks. These carbohydrates are what give your body energy and raise your blood glucose. Since carbohydrates, or complex sugars, help give your body energy, and also help your brain function, you need them in order to be able to use any energy at all, including walking around.
- Answer: . The donation process includes registration, a brief medical screening, the blood collection, and time for refreshments in the canteen. For whole blood the entire donation process usually takes about one hour. It can take a little longer for platelets or double red cells.
- Answer: No. hepatitis A antibodies screening is not required by the FDA for volunteer blood donations. However, any donor giving a specific history of Hepatitis A is permanently deferred as a volunteer blood donor, per FDA guidelines
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AABB.org - Answer: It is not bad to donate blood before surgery. But it is generelly unacceptable.Thats because when you donate blood,the volume of blood decreases in your body and after surgery it will take a long time for your body to recover than if you had not donated blood.Weakness and slow recovery after surgery are the most common side effects if blood has been done before surgery and is not advisable
- Answer: yes
I realize that is is a popular fear, but is totally unfounded. You CANNOT...let me repeat this...you CANNOT contract AIDS from donating blood. All supplies used in collecting donated blood (blood bags, needles, etc.) are brand new and used only once (for the person donating blood).
All employees at blood centers are extensively trained in blood borne pathogens and their transmission. All surfaces are santized using strict standards and high grade cleaning products. All blood bank employees are provided lab coats and gloves for THEIR protection. They are required to immediately dispose of any lab coats, gloves or other protective gear that has been contaminated with blood. - Answer: No it cannot. I can only speak for the UK but if you are not well enough to donate blood then they will not take it.
If you are having problems with periods then maybe you should see a doctor or seek further advice here, explaining the problem.
Hope this helps. - Answer: Absolutely not, this may be a sign of a serious of an allergic reaction. Contact the agency in which you donated blood immediately, and ask for medical assistant.
- Answer: Steroids such as cortisone, heavy use of antibiotics, heavy use of paracetamol
- Answer: Yes is the short answere
- Answer: Because the catheter needle that is placed in your forearm acts as a slowly pressurized vacuum, radiating blood away from your extremities.
- Answer: When I gave blood for the first time, heres the steps that I had to follow:1. Registration: You wait in line and when you are called you meet with a member of staff at the clinic. He will take some details, eg. name, address, date of birth etc. He will then give you a form to fill out (while waiting at the next line).2. You queue up at the next line (the interview and health check with a nurse). While you are waiting to see the nurse, you can fill out the form and read a booklet about donating blood if its given to you.3. Nurse interview/health check: When you have completed the form you place in a box and the nurse will call you when she picks your form from the box. When you are called, the nurse will ask you to take a seat. He/she will then go through the form you filled out. Then, a drop of blood is taken from your finger and placed onto a small stick-like object. The stick-like object is then placed into a machine. The machine then gives a reading (of iron levels in your blood). If it is under 13% you cannot donate; if 13% you can donate (depending on whether or not the nurse thinks that you are healthy enough, based on the details on the form).4. If the nurse says you can donate, the next step is joining the next queue (which is the queue for the blood donation itself). The nurse (a different one to the first one you met) will then call you for the donation.5. The next step is to lie on the bed. The nurse will take your blood pressure and when ready will call a doctor to insert the needle for the donation.6. The doctor inserts the needle and the blood donation begins.7. Your blood will take about between 8-15mins to donate. While your blood empties into the bag, the nurse will keep a close eye on you. You may also chat to him or her during the donation if you wish.8. Blood donation finishes: the nurse takes out the needle and thanks you for donation. He/she will then ask you to remain on the bed for a short time to make sure you are all right.9. Your next step is to eat a lot of snacks (eg. crisps, biscuits) and drink plenty of drinks (note: food and drink will be supplied for you after your donation and is free). You must also rest for at least 10mins also.Note: you must be 18 years of age or older to donate.Hope this helped:-)PS. it is not a painful procedure and you get a very rewarding feeling after donating.