Friday, May 24, 2013

Is it Safe to Donate Blood?

Our blood is composed of different cells that has differs in function. Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and hemoglobin are some of these substances. Although we are all composed of the same cells in our blood, it is also classified into four types – blood type A, B, AB and O. You might have heard of this from your doctor or when you are filling up personal information sheets.

So is it safe to donate blood? Yes indeed, since the doctors and nurses are trained well to make an aseptic procedure when taking out someone’s blood. The only factor that may affect is your health when undergoing the blood donation. If you are overweight or underweight, or even stressed; then you are not advised to donate blood since it will have a negative effect in your body.

But be cautious of the syringes that the nurse or doctor use, because once a needle has been used to a person then it should be disposed and never be used again. There are grave cases that a person donating blood has suffered because another blood that is not compatible with his blood is mixed inside his body.

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