i've donated my blood twice, and am very enthusiastic to continue it. But i was attcked with infections each time. Any guidelines?
2007-09-12 17:29:29 · 6 answers · asked by Osama bin Laden 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You should not get an infection from blood donation if the donation site is using the proper draw technique. Guidelines.....they should wear gloves, either use alcohol or iodine to prep the site for the needle, and they should never put their finger over the exact location of the needle placement. If they touch the site of the needle entry, this could force foreign material into your system. Although that is unlikely, it could happen.
I don't think you got sick from the donation. I hope you continue to donate...you are saving lives!! Way to go!
2007-09-12 17:39:29 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With all the epidemics around (HIV, AIDS, STDs) I can understand why you would be skeptical. However, donating blood is safe, now so more than ever. Blood is screened for the above mentioned meladies and the technicians should be properly trained to use a different needle and gloves for each person. You are safe as long as the people who are accepting the donations were properly trained. Looking for the latex gloves being changed after every donor would be a good clue.
2007-09-13 00:35:30 · answer #2 · answered by rmkenterprise 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm very intresting I suggest you talk to your doctor about this. I guess it is possible that by losing some of your blood more specifically the white blood cells in it it leaves your body some what immunocompromised for a little while untill your bodies white blood cell come back up. However this is pretty unlikely in my opinon. But again talk to your doctor about this, as I am no expert on this topic
2007-09-13 00:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by "McRib" NREMT-P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You got an infection because you probably touched pens and chairs and door handles that other people have touched. Take an anti-bacterial hand sanitizer and use it after you have touched something that the public has touched. Wash your hands good and I bet you will have a better visit next time.
2007-09-13 00:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of any reason this would happen. It could have been just a coincidence. But, what kind of infections did you have?
2007-09-13 00:33:55 · answer #5 · answered by treebird 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'd say that was just a coincidence, or your health wasn't at its optimum level at the time you donated the blood
2007-09-13 00:33:27 · answer #6 · answered by leolady0765 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋