]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
