TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL & HEALTHY BLOOD DONATION
- Sleep well the night before donating.
- Eat regular meals the day before donating.
- No dieting in the previous 24 hours.
- Be sure to eat a good breakfast or lunch the day of your donation.
- Drink 2 to 3 eight-ounce glasses of fluid before donating
- And also in the first four hours afterwards. Water and juices are great.
- Avoid caffeine.
- A high fluid intake should continue for the next 2 to 3 days.
- Do not drink hot liquids, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to donating. This may falsely elevate your body temperature reading.
- No strenuous exercise immediately before or after donating.
- Be honest about your weight. The need to weigh at least 110lbs. is set for your safety.
- Wear comfortable, non-constrictive clothing.
- Short sleeves are best.
- Relax, take a deep breath and have fun!
NOTE: During donating blood think about it that what a great deed u r doing and u will not feel even the needle pecing ur skin.
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL & HEALTHY BLOOD DONATION
