PLEASE HELP ME !!!!! PLEASE ANSWER !! blood !!!!thanks!?

Question

Okay so i want to donate plasma ..and i was told you get like 50 dollars for doing it ! Now what are the dangers of it ? where do they stick the needle ? Is it in the back or in the arm ? Could their be any complications in life by doing this ? like if i had surgery , what about blood clotting ? Any health issues ..can you get sick more ??? Please help me out ! I tried looking it up but i couldn't understand anything it was telling me !! Thanks so much !

Answer 1

Typically there is a good deal of screening and explanation involved before you give blood.

You may not be qualified to give blood. You must be desperate for $50 if you are so concerned about it.

Answer 2

Just talk to people at the donation center near you....they can tell you all about it. I believe it's in the arm, and I'm sure everything would be fine.

I do know that if they take out plasma (which is part of your blood), they'll replace the lost fluids with a kind of saline solution and electrolytes (to help restore your blood volume and balance everything back out). As for clotting, the red blood cells, platelets, clotting factors and white blood cells are all part of the "formed elements" (not liquid) in your blood. The plasma is made up of water (91%), and dissolved particles (proteins, glucose [sugar], amino acids [from eating meat], waste [like urea], hormones, salts, etc.). So don't worry about clotting...they replace your plasma with saline solution and ions and things so you'd be just fine. And you won't get sick more because plasma has nothing to do with your white blood cells (immune system). Now, it could hurt (especially if done incorrectly) and although the needles are always new and sterile, there's a possibility of an infection (so don't rub dirt into the hole lol).
The best thing to do would be to call or go to the donation center and ask them any and everything you want. They'll help you out.

Answer 3

well..have you ever donated blood? it's not much different really. plasma is in your blood. so it's done somehow similar to a blood donation. they just seperate the plasma from your red and white blood cells. this takes a longer time that a blood donation. like an hour or so. but your body is capable of making new plasma. so there is no danger in the future..you will be perfectly fine within a few days.
just try to rest afterwards, because you will be weak. after blood donation, you should get rest too. same thing. it's not that scary really. funny though, it's still called donation, but not selling although they pay you??

Answer 4

i used to donate plasma twice a week. i never had any ill effects because i always followed the guidelines the people at the center set up, like wait 15 minutes before doing anything, don't drink alcohol for a few hours after donating, etc.. i am sure as long as you follow what they tell you you'll be ok, unless you have a medical condition you aren't being honest about. they put the needle in your arm, pretty much where the elbow bends. it's a big needle. drink a lot of water before and after you donate, have a decent meal before you go and a snack after. i have had friends who went and didn't like it, so really it's a matter of if you can stand a needle being in your arm for half an hour or so. also, it helps to bring a soft ball or squishy thing (like a stress ball) to squeeze, because you have to pump your fingers part of the time.
also, they only take the plasma, they pump the blood back into you after they extract the plasma. plasma looks kind of like pee, it's yellowish. they should do a short physical on you and draw blood for testing before you are able to donate. also everytime i gave, they pricked my finger to make sure i wasn't sick and i was once denied for not having enough iron in my blood. they will also test your blood pressure and heart rate and weigh you before each donation to make sure you're healthy.

Answer 5

There are no dangers in donating blood or plasma. The needle goes in the arm.

And it's more like $30 than $50, but it may be different in your area.

Answer 6

Don't worry. It's not bad at all. They stick the needle inside your arm. There aren't any complications from it....seriously no health issues to worry about. After wards, if you are light weight, you may feel pretty dizzy, and they will advise you to get some Gatorade or powerade. The only thing is, I haven't heard of many people getting $50 dollars from it. Its usually in the 20's, and it depends on how much plasma they actually get out of you.

Answer 7

The needle is usually placed in the vein on your arm. There are some rare dangers and complications but usually anything associated with blood giving. Your body should easily replace your clotting factors quickly so have no problems later with blood clotting and if you need surgery in the future.

Perhaps these are easier to read:
http://www.ehow.com/how_110908_sell-plasma.html
http://www.biolifeplasma.com/en/donating-plasma/donation-process.html

Answer 8

It's very similar to giving blood, but they only take the plasma which takes longer. Your body reproduces the cells, so there really is no danger. You can find a lot of health related information on www.webmd.com

good luck.

Answer 9

Really? 50 dollars? Usually blood donation is done for free, nowadays. But anyway, it is perfectly safe to donate. Calm yourself. They take the blood from the inside of your elbow, the crook of your arm, while you are lying down. There is no way it could harm you. They will give you a mini checkup first to make sure you are healthy enough to donate, juice and cookies afterwards. Piece of cake.

Answer 10

Red Cross is the safest--used to get paid but those places--got to dirty--if you have a rear blood type--then they well pay you-Best way to donate is to contact Red Cross--and just go to donate==I've donated may-many times haven't got sick--as a matter of fact i always fell better-but that just me