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How You Can Unwind During Plasma Donation
What Does the Plasma Donation Process Involve? Donating plasma is the only way to provide immunocompromised patients with the life-sustaining plasma protein therapies they need to live well-rounded lives. Before we dive into how plasma provides you with ample me-time to relax and recharge, it’s important to discuss the intricacies of the plasma donation process. …
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Treating Trauma Victims with Plasma Donations
Plasma, the yellowish-golden component of blood containing vital proteins and vitamins, is used to treat patients who live with autoimmune conditions as well as victims of trauma in emergency situations. What Defines a Trauma Victim? Trauma victims are patients requiring urgent care for critical injuries and severe wounds. The most common categories of trauma resulting…
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5 Reasons to Give Plasma this Holiday Season
Giving plasma is the ultimate way to get into the holiday spirit. Charitable giving has been proven to boost your mood and health. When you donate plasma, you provide patients with the life-sustaining treatments that they need to live healthy lives. This holiday season, give back to those who need it most by adding plasma…
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3 Ways Plasma is Used to Help Others
Did you know that there are different types of plasma proteins? There’s globulin – which helps to support your immune system and blood clotting – and albumin, which provides amino acids to your body tissue. These two types of proteins – and their collection processes- are different. Source plasma is collected from donors to be…
Why Giving is Good for You
When you give back to others, you give back to yourself. Giving back to others has been proven to benefit your own mental health and well-being, and donating plasma is a perfect way to give back. The donating portion of the plasma donation process takes approximately 50 minutes, making it the perfect opportunity to get…
How to Best Support Your Plasma Donation Recovery Process
How to Best Support Your Plasma Donation Recovery Process As a plasma donor, it’s important to take care of yourself before and after your donation, to ensure a smooth donation and recovery process. In this blog, we’re outlining the things you can do to optimize your plasma donation experience. If you’d like to learn about…
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The History of Plasma Donation
The history of plasma donation dates back over 100 years. Used to treat measles, Spanish influenza, and other diseases in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the medicinal uses for plasma have evolved in the 21st century. Keep reading to learn more about the history of plasma donation! The Historical Uses of Plasma 1. Early…
How Long Does It Take for Plasma to Replenish After Donating?
Even though plasma is the largest component of blood, there are many differences between whole blood donation and plasma donation. One of the biggest differences is the time that you need to recover between donations in order for your supply to regenerate so you can safely donate again. In this blog, we’re breaking down how…
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What You Can and Can’t Drink Before Donating Plasma
Did you know that over 90% of blood plasma is water? The fact that plasma is largely made up of water is one of the reasons why it’s so important to focus on the beverages you consume prior to your appointment. In order to have a healthy plasma supply, you must be properly hydrated! Read…
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Plasma Donation Do’s and Don’ts
Whether you’re a new or returning plasma donor, or someone who is curious about giving plasma, you probably have some questions about the donation process. In this blog, we’re breaking down the do’s and don’ts of plasma donation so that you feel comfortable, prepared, and confident about donating. Things You Should Do Before Donating Plasma…
