Posts Tagged ‘Donating Blood’
Sick at the sight of Blood
yes. It happens.
Some people get sick at the sight of blood. So even though they may be open to the idea of giving blood they may have a huge resistance towards donating blood due to the fear of fainting and looking dumb. This is not the case only for people who look frail. I have many friend, some of them huge guys with lots of muscles ad when they see blood, the good old gag reflex kicks in .
There could be many reasons why this happens.
One good story says ancient warriors fainted when they saw blood because of the drop in blood pressure. This way they could save from blood oozing out of their wounds. Well if you are determined to donate blood find a counselor a psychologist who can help you though this fear. You will accomplish two things at once. You would have cured your self of a fear and you will also be saving loves by donating blood.
what happens after you donate blood?
Well for the ones who would like to know what happens behind the scene, here is teh scoop.
Blood donation is aimed at different things at different times and locations. Sometimes hospitals need only the whole blood. and sometimes there is a big need to collect red blood cells or only plasma. So depending on the need of the hour, the organization involved takes the donated blood thought various processes. Here is a video which shows you what happens after you donate your blood.
Red blood and Plasma are two of the important components of whole blood and they are vital in stabilizing a patients’ conditions in many trauma related and cancer related cases. I strongly urge you to donate blood and be proud of it and take friend while you go..
Donating blood is like paying forward, you never know when you will need it so start building good karma today!
Donate blood..?
I live in India,my age is 14.Can I donate blood if I want.my blood group is O-.I can save many lives because it is a rare blood group.Is there any law about donating blood? I thank all in advance.
Yeah I was mistaken.O- is not a rare blood group
I have no idea about India, but in the United States you have to be 17, at least 110 pounds, and in good health. Try asking the Indian Red Cross