With more than two decades’ experience in business development and technical sales, Bradd Erickson presently serves as a regional manager for Emerson and runs sales operations in 10 U.S. Midwestern states and several Canadian provinces. When not working, Bradd Erickson enjoys traveling and playing sports and also donates blood through Life Source.
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An Overview of Donating Blood
With more than two decades’ experience in business
development and technical sales, Bradd Erickson presently
serves as a regional manager for Emerson and runs sales
operations in 10 U.S. Midwestern states and several Canadian
provinces. When not working, Bradd Erickson enjoys traveling
and playing sports and also donates blood through Life Source.
Below is an overview of donating blood.
Question: What are the requirements for gi ving blood?
Answer: Donors must be in generally good health and at least age
17. Individuals who are age 16 can donate if one of their parents
signs a consent form. Individuals donating whole blood or
platelets must weigh approximately 110 pounds, while those
donating plasma or red cells must weigh approximately 125
pounds.
Question: How many people in the U.S. donate blood?
Answer: While approximately 37 percent of people are eligible to
become blood donors, only 5 percent choose to participate.
Question: What are the different donations one can make?
Answer: Individuals can donate platelets, plasma, red blood cells,
and whole blood. Each donation type has its own specific
requirements.