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Being a Blood Donor is a Very Rewarding Experience

So desperate are the medical authorities for blood that they even have mobile units that go out in an attempt to suck folks dry of the red fluid. Where I come from we call them the 'Blood Wagons!' But joking aside, there is a demand for blood like never before. Without it we're nothing and there are many desperate people out there who would die if it weren't for blood donors helping out. Hey, you never know when you might need a drop of the red stuff yourself! Being a blood donor costs little more than a few minutes of your time and is a great way to help others.

Not everyone can give blood though and there is a screening process to go through in order to check for suitability. On a basic level, this screening process is used to ascertain whether you are in good overall health and also check for such things as pulse rate, blood temperature, blood pressure, and your iron levels. There's a bit more to it than that but nothing for we layman to be concerned about here.

At an administrative level you will be asked to provided details and verification of your name, home address, any telephone and fax numbers, and email. You will also be asked questions about you past and present lifestyle which may include some pretty personal questions regarding you sexual history. Such personal details are simply to prevent those folks with diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis C, and other blood borne pathogens from donating.

Once the screening is done, becoming a blood donor really is a painless and rewarding task. You will most likely be given the option to sit down or lie down while a needle is inserted into your upper arm. This needle will only remain in the arm for a little over 10 minutes on average while the blood is collected. The amount of blood taken from an adult is approximately 1 pint. This might sound like a lot, but it really isn't and your body will make the loss up in no time at all. After a short resting period you will get up and be offered some refreshments before going on your merry way.

Although most folks feel just fine and dandy after giving blood, a few may experience feelings of weakness for a short time, but this is the exception rather than the rule.

So, by being a blood donor you will be helping in a multitude of different ways. Your blood can be used in helping with cancers, accident and burn victims, in surgery, with premature births and kids suffering from leukemia. In fact, there are many ways in which your pint of blood can be put to good use.

If you would like to be saved in the event of an illness or accident, just remember, it can only be possible because someone somewhere has taken a little time out to donate their blood to the cause. What about you, are you ready to become a blood donor?