Care that a donor should take after donating blood

Care that a donor should take after donating blood

  • Eat and Drink something before leaving.
  • Drink more liquids than usual in next 4 hours.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol until you have eating something.
  • Don't smoke for next 30 minutes.
  • If there is bleeding from the phlebotomy site, raise the arm and apply pressure.
  • If fainting or dizziness occurs, either lie down or site with the head between the knees.
  • Resume all normal activities if no symptoms occur ?? Remove bandage next day.
  • Do not take stairs immediately.
  • Do not go for any rigorous exercise for next 24 hrs especially lifting heavy weight from the ground after you donated blood.
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Donating Blood