This article will explain some of these dangers so that you can make more informed decisions about how often you donate blood plasma and how much you donate at once.
10 Reasons Not To Donate
1. It takes a lot of time – the process can take up to two hours.
2. You can only donate once every 28 days, so it’s not a consistent income stream.
3. You have to be in good health to donate, so if you’re sick, you can’t make money.
4. There are some risks associated with the procedure, such as fainting or contracting an infection.
5. You may not like needles!
6. Some people feel nauseous after donating plasma.
7. You have to wait eight weeks after getting a tattoo before you can donate plasma again.
8. You need to eat well and drink lots of fluids for three days prior to your donation because your body needs healthy cells to replace the ones that will be lost during the donation process.
9. If you have any tattoos, they must be approved by Health Canada first, which takes time and effort on your part (especially if they're in hard-to-reach places).
10. Your body will need time to regenerate new cells, so if you plan on working out soon after donating plasma, it might not go very well because your muscles will likely feel more sore than usual (due in part to lowered levels of potassium).
8 Things That Will Happen During a Donation
1. A staff member will check your ID and ask you to fill out some paperwork.
2. You'll have a brief physical to check your blood pressure, iron levels, and pulse.
3. If everything looks good, you'll be asked to sit in a reclining chair and given a needle in your arm that's attached to a tube.
4. The staff will collect about a pint of blood from you, which takes about 10 minutes.
5. Once they're done, the needle will be removed and you'll be given a small cup of juice or a cookie to help you recover from the donation.
6. Your blood will then go through a series of tests for things like HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, West Nile virus, malaria, and others before it can be donated.
7. Depending on what happens during those tests, you may need to wait another eight weeks before donating again.
8. After waiting the required time period and passing all the screenings again, your plasma should finally be ready for distribution!
3 Things You Should Know Before You Decide
1. How much plasma can you donate?
2. What are the risks of donating plasma?
3. How often can you donate plasma?
1. You can donate up to 1 liter of plasma per day.
2. There are some risks associated with donating plasma, such as low blood pressure and fainting.
3. You can usually donate plasma every 28 days.
5 Tips On What To Do After A Donation Session
1. Avoid strenuous activity for the rest of the day.
2. Drink lots of fluids, especially water, to help your body replace the plasma you donated.
3. Eat a healthy meal within two hours of donating to help your body replace the nutrients it lost during the donation process.
4. If you feel faint or dizzy, lie down with your feet up until you feel better.
5. Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours after donating plasma to prevent dehydration.