Blood is the most significant gift of life that a person can give to others.
Donated Blood is always life-saving for people who have lost a significant amount of blood due to severe injuries, surgical procedures, medical conditions etc.##
The timely availability of sufficient quantities of blood in blood banks has become a prime concern for society.
Can I give Blood?$$
Well! You too can become a super-hero through blood donation if you meet the following criteria:
1. Healthy volunteers in the age group between 18-65 years of age, with weight > 45 kg & Hemoglobin of at least 12.5gr%, can donate blood.
2. Healthy males can donate blood in three months and women once in four months.
3. A donor shall not make any donation within 12 months after a bone marrow harvest and within six months after a peripheral stem cell harvest.
4. Pregnant women or recently delivered mothers should donate only after 12 months of delivery.
5. People with HIV/AIDS, Syphilis and Hepatitis, and acute systemic infection should not give blood.
Blood
Donation: Things to remember ** |
Before
| On
the day
| After
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Stop taking blood thinning medications 2 - 3 days
prior to blood donation
| Stay hydrated & drink a lot of water.
| Bandage to be applied on the area of the prick for the next several
hours
|
No Alcohol is to be consumed before the donation day
| Avoid fatty food like fries, burgers etc
| Keep sitting for a few minutes after donating blood
|
Make sure your Hb is within the normal range
| Take all prescribed prescriptions if you have any
| Eat refreshments post blood donation
|
Eat an Iron rich diet like beans, spinach, fish, red
meat
| Wear loose fitting clothes to roll up the sleeves
easily
| Avoid physical &
strenuous exercises for the rest of the day and in case of dizziness, lie
down to feel better
|
Please remember: Donating blood is an act of
solidarity!
References:
1. https://rcblood.org/3wUEiUP **
2. https://bit.ly/3z8ujN9 ^^
3. https://bit.ly/38qnLhW $$
4. https://www.nhp.gov.in/blood-donation_pg ##
Disclaimer:
"The content above is meant for knowledge sharing purposes only and not intended to replace medical advice of qualified practitioners. All the above-mentioned information is indicative; however, kindly consult your doctor."
