{"id":776,"date":"2019-06-28T14:05:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T18:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plasmastg.giveplasma.ca\/the-role-nurses-play-in-plasma-donation\/"},"modified":"2021-01-04T16:36:26","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T21:36:26","slug":"the-role-nurses-play-in-plasma-donation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plasmastg.giveplasma.ca\/fr\/the-role-nurses-play-in-plasma-donation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Role Nurses Play In Plasma Donation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plasma donation is a complex process that requires whole blood to be drawn and plasma to be separated from blood via a process called plasmapheresis. For donors, plasma collection is very similar to blood donation and there are certain risks and side effects associated with the process, albeit the chances of them happening are very small. As such, a team of experienced professionals are required and they must adhere to Health Canada\u2019s strict plasma collection standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is one role, however, that plays a particularly important part when it comes to donor health and care \u2013 nurses. In today\u2019s blog, we\u2019ll be exploring the significant role that nurses play in the plasma donation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nurse Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nurses are clinically responsible for plasma donation sessions and ensure every donor receives the best service. Nurses are also the party that ultimately determines the eligibility of potential donors. They are heavily involved in three major areas of plasma donation \u2013 screening, donation, and post-donor care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Screening Plasma Donors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nurses provide the necessary medical expertise needed to determine the eligibility of donors. The basic eligibility requirements for plasma donation include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n