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* As with whole blood donation, bruising or fainting can occur. * Each time you donate, 80-100ml of blood is lost for sampling and in the tubing. Your blood will be tested at every visit to make sure you are not anaemic and to check your platelet count. * To avoid clotting during the donation an anticoagulant is automatically added as your blood flows into the machine. A small proportion of this citrate solution is returned to you and mixed with your own red cells. * Although it is immediately neutralised on return to you, occasionally it can cause a tingling sensation around the mouth and fingers, or a metallic taste or feeling of vibration. This is not dangerous and provided you inform the staff supervising the donation, it is easily overcome by adjusting the machine settings. * Very occasionally some donors remark that their arm feels cold when the red cells are returned but the majority of donors have no sensation of the blood being returned at all. * As with all automated equipment, the cell separator machine may, occasionally not operate properly. But these machines have comprehensive fail safe devices to protect donors. If a machine does fail, one possibility is that the blood left in the machine will not be returned to you. The maximum you would lose in this event, is equivalent to half a blood donation (230ml) and is harmless, but you will have to wait for 2 months before you can donate platelets again. * And Finally..... Do remember that as a volunteer you may withdraw from the programme at any time if you wish. However if you do find that platelet donation is not for you, we very much hope you will return to donating whole blood. For further information contact 0845 7 711 711
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∙ 15y ago
Mary Leary
my right arm injection site began to bleed after an hour on the machine/ the injection site (IV) was painful right from the beginning but I tolerated it just the same. The blood coming dripping down my arm made the attendants stop the procedure
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Is there a link between platelet donation and a mans sperm count?
No connection at all. Platelet donation comes from a blood donation which has no link to sperm count.
Effects of blood donation?
Death.
Does a 3 year old have to be awake for a platelet transfusion?
No, though the nurse may waken the child to administer Tylenol and/or Benadryl to reduce side effects from transfusion reactions.
How does egg donation affect my fertility in the future?
Egg donation does not have any long-term effects on your fertility.
Does Aleve have the same anti platelet effects as aspirin?
No. Aleve does have an anti-platelet effect but it's shorter in duration than that provided by aspirin. Further, it will interfere with the anti-platelet effect of aspirin if taken in parallel with aspirin.
What are the effects of dengue in menstruation cycle?
when you have a menstruation and at the same time you have a dengue,your menstruation can lessen your platelet count which is not good. a decrease in platelet count can put you in danger even more.
Does blood platelet donation affect cholesterol levels?
No, since platelets don't have anything to do with regulation of cholesterol levels in the blood. Cholesterol levels are related to lipoproteins, not platelets
What are possible side effects of NSAIDs?
may cause kidney problems. Gastrointestinal discomfort is common, although in some cases, these drugs may cause ulcers without the prior warning of gastrointestinal distress. Platelet aggregation problems may occur
What causes platelet function disorders?
Platelet function disorders can be inherited, but they may also occur as a symptom of acquired diseases or as a side effect of certain drugs, including aspirin.
Why are EDTA specimens obtained before other specimens when collecting by skin puncture?
to minimize effects of platelet clumping
Why are EDTA specimens obtained before other specimens when collected by skin puncture?
to minimize effects of platelet clumping
Does getting a bone scan hurt?
According to the bonemarrow.org, "Marrow donation is done under general or regional anesthesia so the donor experiences no pain during the collection procedure.Discomfort and side effects vary from person to person. Most marrow donors experience some side effects after donation. Common side effects of marrow donation include:Lower back painFatigueStiffness when walkingBleeding at the collection siteSome donors said the experience was more painful than they expected; others said it was less painful. Some donors describe the pain as similar to achy hip bones or falling on their buttocks. Others say it feels more like a strained muscle in the back. The ache may last a few days to several weeks."
