Emirates Pangalites to conduct Blood Donation Camp in Dubai

By Jovin D’Souza
Bellevision Media Network

Dubai, 14 Feb 2013: Emirates Pangalites,UAE an association of Pangala Parishioners residing in U.A.E organizing a Blood Donation Camp as per part of their decennial celebration.  Emirates Pangalites pledged to conduct ten events as part of their decennial celebrations and this blood donation event is very important as it can save a few lifes.  The Blood Donation Camp will be organized under the slogan “Give Blood. Give Life” at Latifa Hospital (Al Wasl), Dubai on Friday, 22nd February, 2013 from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

For more information and registration, please contact the following personnel:

Clevin: 050 4804225
Micheal: 050 8728158
Joel: 050 5543034
Aswin: 050 4538765

There are a few Guideline and Information for Blood Donors prior to donating the blood:

Free Checkups:-
Hemoglobin and Blood-Pressure Free Checkups for each donor.

ID Proof Required (any one of the following):-
 Emirates ID or Work-Permit or Passport with Residence or Driving License

What To Do Before Donation:-

Maintain a healthy iron level in your diet by eating iron rich foods, such as spinach, red meat, fish, beans… etc.
 Get a good night’s sleep.
 Drink extra water and fluids and eat a healthy meal before your donation.
 Avoid alcohol drinks, 12 hours before the donation.

What To Do During Donation:-

Wear clothing with sleeves that can be raised above the elbow.
Let the phlebotomist know if you have a preferred arm and show the staff any good veins that have been used successfully in the past to draw blood.

Relax during the donation process.

What To Do After Donation:-

Drink plenty of fluids over the next 24-48 hours to replenish any fluids you lost during donation.
Avoid strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for about five hours after donation.