Blood is a red fluid that circulates through our bodies in veins and arteries. It acts as the body's transport system and helps fight infections. Blood cannot be manufactured and must come from donors to help patients in need. Donating blood is important to maintain a safe and reliable blood supply. There are eligibility requirements donors must meet including being in good health and avoiding fatty foods before donating. After donating, donors should drink fluids, avoid strenuous activity, and apply pressure if bleeding occurs at the needle site.

3. WHAT IS BLOOD?
Blood is the red fluid that circulates in our
blood vessels, i.e.veins and arteries. The
main function of blood is to act as the body’s
transport system, but it also has a major role
in the body’s defense against infection.
There is no substitute for blood. It cannot be
made or manufactured. Donors are the only
source of blood for patients who need it.

5. You don’t need a special reason to give blood.
You just need your own reason.
Some of us give blood because we were asked
by a friend.
Some know that a family member or a friend
might need blood some day.
Some believe it is the right thing we do.
Whatever your reason, the need is constant
and your contribution is important for a healthy
and reliable blood supply. And you’ll feel good
knowing you've helped change a life.

6. ELIGIBILITIES REQUIED FOR BLOOD
DONATION
To ensure the safety of blood donation for both
donors and recipients, all volunteer blood donors
must be evaluated to determine their eligibility to
give blood. The final determination will be made
on the day of the donation at the blood drive or
blood donation center. If you were deferred from
donating in the past, you may be able to donate
again.

7. Before Your Donation
Maintain a healthy iron level in your diet by eating
iron rich foods, such as red meat, fish, poultry, beans,
spinach, iron-fortified cereals and raisins.
Get a good night's sleep.
Drink an extra 16 oz. of water or nonalcoholic fluids before
the donation.
Eat a healthy meal before your donation. Avoid fatty foods,
such as hamburgers, fries or ice cream before donating.
(Fatty foods can affect the tests we do on your blood. If
there is too much fat in your blood, your donation cannot be
tested for infectious diseases and the blood will not be used
for transfusion.)

8. During Your Donation
Wear clothing with sleeves that can be raised above the
elbow.
Let the person taking your blood know if you have a
preferred arm and show them any good veins that have
been used successfully in the past to draw blood.
Relax, listen to music, talk to other donors or read
during the donation process.
Take the time to enjoy a snack and a drink in the
refreshments area immediately after donating.

9. After Your Donation
Drink an extra four (8 ounce) glasses of liquids and avoid
alcohol over the next 24 hours.
Remove the wrap bandage (if you had one put
on your arm) within the next hour.
Keep the strip bandage on for the next several hours.
To avoid a skin rash, clean the area around the strip
bandage with soap and water.
Do not do any heavy lifting or vigorous exercise for
the rest of the day.

10. If the needle site starts to bleed, apply pressure to it
and raise your arm straight up for about 5-10
minutes or until bleeding stops.
If you experience dizziness or lightheadedness
after donation, stop what you are doing and sit down
or lie down until you feel better. Avoid performing any
activity where fainting may lead to injury for at
least 24 hours.
Call us at 1-866-236-3276 to report any additional
health information that you forgot to tell us, if you
have any problems or if you needed medical care
after giving blood.
Learn more about your need for iron after blood
donation at

11. Donating Blood
Why Donate Blood?
Eligibility Requirements
Donation Process
Tips for a Successful Donation
Donation FAQs
Types of Donations
First Time Donors
Blood Donor Community

12. A dorp of blood

13. Blood Donors are usually rested at the blood doantion
site for at least 15-20 minutes. They are encouraged to lie
down. Any complication that may develop from donating
blood takes place during the donation or immediately
afterwards. The rest period may help to monitor this.
After 15 minutes of rest, Blood donation centers usually
provide light refreshments such as tea, coffee, milk or fruit
juice and biscuits to refresh the donor. The site of needle
puncture is covered with a bandage and the donor is
recommended to keep it that way for a while.
Read more: Blood Donation - Donor Recovery
http://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/blooddonation-recovery.

14. Red Blood cells
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16. White blood cells
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18. Plasma and it's
components