Road Map For a Successful Blood Donation

ROAD MAP FOR A Successful BLOOD DONATION Before Make sure you Make sure you have enough iron in your diet. Iron rich foods include, but are not limited to, meat, beans and spinach. Also, make sure you eat a healthy meal before you donate. get plenty of rest the night before you Drink an extra 16 oz. of water. Make sure you have a valid ID. donate. During If you decided to wear clothes with longs sleeves, make Let your Phlebotomist know if one arm is better than the other Remember to relax. You can listen to music or read during the donation. If for drawing blood. sure the sleeves can be easily rolled above the it helps, you can talk to other elbow. donors as well. After Avoid alcohol Avoid exercise To avoid a rash, clean the area around the bandage with soap and for the next 24 or intense activity for the rest of the day. hours. water. PHLEBOTOMY TRAININ G SPECIALISTS http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/tips-successful-donation