CSN Blood Drive Sponsored by NCH Blood Center and American Red Cross

FAQs

How do I sign up?

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4BA9AA2DA7FC1-csnblood

Do I get service hours?

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Do I need my teachers consent to be allowed to miss class for donation?

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What is the age and weight limit for blood donors?

Minimum age to donate is 16 with signed parent consent, but there is not an age maximum. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds.

Is it safe to donate?

Yes. There is NO risk of contracting a bloodborne disease from donating blood. Sterile procedures and disposable equipment are used. A new and sterile needle is used to collect blood from each donor. Once the donation is collected, the needle is immediately discarded. Fluids lost through blood donation are generally replenished within a few days. Red cells regenerate in about 4-8 weeks.

Does it hurt?

Donors may sometimes feel a quick pinch initially for a few seconds and then the feeling tends to go away. The feeling that you are saving lives is truly amazing, however!

What do I need to do?

Link to Consent forms

Before donating people should eat and be well hydrated. It is recommended that donors hydrate the night before and continue to hydrate on donation day as well as for 24 hours after donation.

How long does it take to donate blood?

The entire process to donate a pint of blood from the time you arrive until the time you depart takes about 45 minutes. The actual blood draw only takes about 7-10 minutes.

What is required?

Link to Parental Consent Form

Valid photo ID such as a driver’s license, government issued ID, NCH Community Blood Center donor card.

Complete a confidential donor history questionnaire form that includes questions about your health, travel and Medic*tion history.

What will happen during the process?

You will enter a confidential room where you will receive a mini health-exam to have your temperature, blood pressure and pulse checked. Staff will privately review your donor history questionnaire and further discuss your health history. We will also check your percentage of red cells (hematocrit) with a quick finger stick. You must fall within a specific hematocrit range to donate. Personnel will also provide written post donation instructions and you will be afforded the opportunity to ask questions before you donate.

You will then proceed to a donor chair where your arm will be cleansed with an antiseptic and then your blood will be drawn.

Once your donation is taken, you will have a band aid placed over the venipuncture site and then your arm will be wrapped with a bandage. Additional post donation instructions will be discussed.

Following your donation, you will receive refreshments.

After the donation: It is recommended that donors increase their fluid intake for the next 24 hours, eat balanced meals, avoid strenuous physical activity and no heavy lifting. Alcohol consumption is not recommended after donating. People should wait 30-60 minutes before smoking.

What is the age and weight limit for blood donors?

Minimum age to donate is 16 with signed parent consent, but there is not an age maximum. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds.

Is it safe to donate?

Yes. There is NO risk of contracting a bloodborne disease from donating blood. Sterile procedures and disposable equipment are used. A new and sterile needle is used to collect blood from each donor. Once the donation is collected, the needle is immediately discarded. Fluids lost through blood donation are generally replenished within a few days. Red cells regenerate in about 4-8 weeks.

Does it hurt?

Donors may sometimes feel a quick pinch initially for a few seconds and then the feeling tends to go away. The feeling that you are saving lives is truly amazing, however!

Who do I contact if I have questions?

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