inkman Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Just curious if my fellow posters give some of their blood to help out others? I did for the first time this weekend. p.s. Any idea why it looks like someone took a sledgehammer to the area the blood was drawn from? (please save your "google.com" or "webmd.com" retorts) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotionLotion Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I've given blood many times. Sometimes if the medic pokes through the vein you'll get bad bruising. It'll be gone in a day or two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 I've given blood many times. Sometimes if the medic pokes through the vein you'll get bad bruising. It'll be gone in a day or two... 588178[/snapback] That must be why when the first lady stuck the needle in me she didn't get any blood and had to call for backup. Not fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I give as often as I can...every two to three months or so. Giving blood is so important...kudos to anyone who does it. I also donate platelets from time to time. This is a more involved process (up to two hours), and a bit more uncomfortable, but also very very important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 I give as often as I can...every two to three months or so. Giving blood is so important...kudos to anyone who does it. I also donate platelets from time to time. This is a more involved process (up to two hours), and a bit more uncomfortable, but also very very important. 588180[/snapback] My wife was talking about donating platelets. Maybe next time. They said I was really fast. (six minutes) I hope I don't get any major cuts then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Just curious if my fellow posters give some of their blood to help out others? I did for the first time this weekend. p.s. Any idea why it looks like someone took a sledgehammer to the area the blood was drawn from? (please save your "google.com" or "webmd.com" retorts) 588173[/snapback] Not enough pressure for a long enough amount of time when the needle was removed. That is what causes bruising. For example, my veins are deep. If I do not have strong, constant pressure for an extended period of time after giving blood, I will bruise. Having strong, constant pressure for an extended period of time will prevent the bruising. You need to allow for the bleeding to stop. Just quickly putting a Band-Aid on the incision point will not stop it. You need to stop it down by the vein, not on the skin level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Interesting. The volunteer had me apply pressure but wrapped my arm up with gauze and tape shortly thereafter. Maybe I needed to apply the pressure longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Interesting. The volunteer had me apply pressure but wrapped my arm up with gauze and tape shortly thereafter. Maybe I needed to apply the pressure longer. 588202[/snapback] Yup. Press hard and keep it there for at least 5 minutes. That will prevent the bruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Thanks for reminding me. Time to donate again... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 i give , then i like to go have 2 or 3 drinks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 i give , then i like to go have 2 or 3 drinks . 588356[/snapback] Wasn't that the start of a Simpsons episode? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 That must be why when the first lady stuck the needle in me she didn't get any blood and had to call for backup. Not fun. 588179[/snapback] Different techs will be able to do it better. There's one woman where I go that it feels like your arm is on fire when she stabs you. And then there's a guy that you don't even realize he got it in when he pokes you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Different techs will be able to do it better. There's one woman where I go that it feels like your arm is on fire when she stabs you. And then there's a guy that you don't even realize he got it in when he pokes you. 588477[/snapback] i have been lucky . the people that have poked me have been very good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 i have been lucky . the people that have poked me have been very good . 588481[/snapback] If you say so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 And then there's a guy that you don't even realize he got it in when he pokes you. 588477[/snapback] With the crowd around here, you might want to rephrase this sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I have never donated blood, and I do not even know my own bloodtype. Pretty poor, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I have never donated blood, and I do not even know my own bloodtype. Pretty poor, huh? 588496[/snapback] After you donate, they'll send you a card that tells you your blood type and cholesterol levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I have never donated blood, and I do not even know my own bloodtype. Pretty poor, huh? 588496[/snapback] you have never been poked ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 I give blood every chance I get. Try the double red machine. It takes out two pints of blood, puts it in a centrifuge, takes out the red cells then proceed to pump the plasma back into your blood stream with an IV. You come out more hydrated then you went in and you halve the donations you need to make. I highly recomend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Just curious if my fellow posters give some of their blood to help out others? I did for the first time this weekend. p.s. Any idea why it looks like someone took a sledgehammer to the area the blood was drawn from? (please save your "google.com" or "webmd.com" retorts) 588173[/snapback] i would but i think the amount of pot i consume would not make it donatable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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