Blood donation is a noble cause - with this procedure you can save another person's life.
Millions of people need blood transfusions - sometimes blood is needed during surgery, in some clinical cases due to illness.
There is no substitute for human blood in nature, therefore, all types of transfusions (transfusions) use donated blood.
Blood donation is safe. Almost all practically healthy people can donate blood. Within a few days after blood donation, the body will replenish the lost fluid - after 2 weeks the body restores the lost red blood cells.
Any person who meets the following data can donate blood:
- Good health;
- The person must be of legal age (age is determined by the relevant country and the blood donation center);
- Weigh 50 kilograms or more;
- Must meet the relevant requirements (physical and health history).
Before donating blood, consider the following recommendations:
- Go to bed at the recommended time at night;
- Eat healthy foods (avoid fatty foods);
- Drink water;
- Do not take medication and if you are on medication, you should inform the blood center.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/blood-donation/about/pac-20385144
