 What is blood?  Use of donated blood products  Who can donate? Volunteers Only  Questions about eligibility  Blood types  Blood safety  Baby blood  Prior to donation: Hydrate and eat a good meal

Find a Donor Center near you  Photo ID  Age  Must weigh 110 lbs  Fill out donor card for eligibility

Review of questionnaire :  Medical History  Travel Eligible ? Deferred  Vitals Eligible? Deferred Yes =Donation time

 Acceptable vein?  Arm scrub  Labeling of blood bag  Fun begins  Needle stick  Blood draw no long than 15 minutes  Donation completed. 1 pint = 2 cups  Prior to standing take a minute

 SNACK TIME  Hangout at least 10 min  Drink plenty of fluids  No exercise  No heavy lifting  Cold/flu symptoms? CALL.  Feeling good? Good to go  DONATE AGAIN

 ARUP Blood Services,  Huntsman Cancer Institute,  Shriners' Hospitals for Children, LakeCity.aspx LakeCity.aspx  University of Utah Hospital,  Robert C. Blaylock, MD of:  Medical Director, Blood Services and Phlebotomy and Support Services Medical Director, Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Medical Director, University Hospitals and Clinics Clinical Laboratory Medical Director, University of Utah Transfusion Services   FDA, Blood and Blood products, ult.htm ult.htm  CDC, malaria risk travel,