FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT GIVING BLOOD
Below you
should find answers to some of the questions you may have
about giving blood.
Why
should I give Blood?
Lives depend on it. The Red
Cross must collect at least 6,500 pint of blood each week to meet the needs of
patients in southeastern Pennsylvania and central and southern New Jersey. The
Greater Delaware Valley has one of the largest concentrations of medical
institutions on the United States.
Some of examples of blood
usage include:
|
Shock and Trauma |
0-60 units of red cells or frozen plasma |
|
Cooley's Anemia |
1 unit of red cells every 4 weeks for life |
|
Open Heart Surgery |
2-6 units of red blood cells |
|
Sickle Cell Anemia |
0-10 units of red cells |
What is
it like to give Blood?
It's easy. You'll feel only a
slight pinch or prick when the needle is inserted. Within 7 to 10 minutes
the donation will be complete. The whole process takes about an hour.
How will
I feel?
Great. In fact, many donors
say they feel especially good after donating because they know they've done
something worthwhile. Very few donors report any side effects, but if you don't
feel well following the donation you can relax in the recovery area.
Can I
donate?
Most people who are at least
17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more, and enjoy overall good health can
probably donate.
Community Service Office
Phone:
215.951.2743
Fax:
215.951.2644
Email:
CommunityService@PhilaU.edu
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