QUALIFICATIONS
From what age can you donate blood?
17
How are you advised to prepare before you donate?
drink lots of water; eat a large, iron-rich meal
What is the minimum body weight to be able to donate?
110 lbs
__% of age-eligible individuals in the U.S. give blood each year.
Only 3% of eligible individuals!
How long do you have to wait after getting a tattoo or piercing to donate blood?
3 Months
What are you contributing to when you donate blood?
A steady blood supply for patients; a gift of life!
What are you advised to do after you donate?
Rest for 15 minutes; drink lots of water; Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours
Platelets are used for cancer patients (especially those undergoing chemotherapy or stem-cell transplants), people with blood disorders (eg leukemia or aplastic anemia), and much more!
Platelets only last 5-7 days on the shelf, making patients in constant need of donations.
T/F You can't have visited some countries recently, and still qualify to donate.
True
How many hours should you sleep the night before donating?
8 or more
1 in __ people require at least one blood transfusion in their lives?
One in four people!
You can donate whole blood every __ days; platelets every __ days.
Bonus: you can donate platelets as early as __ after your last donation
whole blood: 56 days
Platelets: 14 days
Bonus: You can technically donate platelets every 7 days, up to 24 times a year!
What benefits can donating provide?
Answers may vary....
How many lives can one pint of blood save
1 pint (1 donation) can save up to three lives!
Donated whole blood is separated into three life-saving components: red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Each of these components can then be used to treat a different patient with a specific need.