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Donate Blood
Post Donation Instructions
After your donation, PLEASE REMEMBER to:
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eat and drink before leaving the donor area
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drink extra fluids for the next 24 hours
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refrain from smoking or alcohol for at least one hour
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keep your bandage on for four hours
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avoid heavy lifting for the remainder of the day
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apply ice for about 15 minutes if bruising occurs
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apply direct pressure to needle site and raise arm if bleeding occurs
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sit or lie down if dizziness occurs until the feeling passes
If you experience flu-like symptoms, fever, or increased pain or swelling at the needle site over the next 72 hours, or If you feel your blood should not be used for ANY REASON, please contact us at 201.389.0417.
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