Danielle Krueger
ATTENTION GRABBER:
“I donate blood for all of the people who can’t.”
“I donate blood because I like needles.”
“I donate blood because maybe one day I’ll be on the other side of it.”
I. Introduction
A. These are some of the reasons that my friends donate blood. Whatever you’re reason is; there is always a high demand for donors.
B. Like you may have read in the latest “stall stories,” there are many opportunities to donate blood right on campus.
C. THESIS: Today we’re going to learn how easy it is to help someone in need, by donating blood.
Transition: So we’ve made our decision to give blood, now all we need to do is pick a time and place.
II. How to sign up:
A. The Red Cross prefers that you make an appointment to give blood rather than just showing up because although the actual blood donation only takes about 15 minutes, you may be at the donation place for more than an hour.
B. These appointments can be scheduled at www.psuredcross.org. This site is very easy to use and now that we are so technically advanced between the wiki and our other internet sites, this site should be a breeze for us.
C. After making a simple profile on this website, it is very easy to schedule a convenient time. The Red Cross then sends you a reminder email you’re all set.
Transition: Great, I’m all set… so these people just take anyone’s blood? Isn’t that dangerous?
III. Eligibility:
A. The tricky part of this process is eligibility. Like the first quote said, there are some people who cannot donate blood. Last week, I went to donate blood, but was temporarily deferred because I had too fast of a pulse to donate blood. On the bright side however, they did give me this Temporary Deferral Letter which shows all the technical requirements to give blood. The eligibility to donate blood is:
a. You must be at least 17 years old in the state of Pennsylvania.
b. You also must weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health.
c. Your temperature must be between 95.0 F and 99.5 F
d. Your pulse must be between 50 and 100 beats per minute.
e. Your pulse also cannot have more than 10 irregular beats per minute.
f. Your blood pressure cannot be higher than 180 systolic and 100 diastolic and cannot be lower than 80 systolic and 50 diastolic.
g. You can also not be currently ill, or have an active infection.
h. Other deferrals include: recent tattoo or non-sterile piercings, risk of exposure to certain diseases, or traveling to certain countries.
i. Also, your blood hemoglobin level will be taken to ensure that there is a healthy amount of iron in your blood.
B. However, the blood is scanned and only the healthy blood is given to the person in need of a donation.
Transition: Phew, I made it through… and that was the easy part?!
IV. The Donation:
A. Okay, so we finally got through the screening process which officially means that you’ve made it farther than me… Congrats on that.
a. Some things to remember now are too relax. They check your pulse for a reason, making it speed up now is dangerous.
i. Found on the information board in my hallway, Tips for a First-Time Donor suggest to, “Relax. Breathe deeply and close your eyes.”
b. The friend I went to give blood with, who actually got through said that the most painful part of the donation process wasn’t the needle, but the prick on her index finger made to check to be sure there was a sufficient amount of iron in her blood.
Transition: I’m glad that’s over with, now what do I need to do to feel normal again?
V. Post-Donation
A. The American Red Cross suggests:
a. You drink four extra glasses of beverages to replenish your fluids.
b. You avoid strenuous exercise for the day.
c. And that you keep your bandage dry on your arm for at least five hours.
Transition: Congratulations! You’ve successfully given blood.
VI. Conclusion
A. Now you know:
a. How to set up an appointment
b. The criteria to be accepted
c. What to expect
d. How to replenish yourself afterward
WORKS CITED
Blood donation and transfusion; lifestyle tips. (n.d.). Find Articles. Retrieved July 22, 2007, from
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0PWJ/is_2005_July_21/ai_n17214889
Blood donation eligibility guidelines. (n.d.). American Red Cross. Retrieved July 22, 2007, from
http://www.redcross.org/services/biomed/0,1082,0_557_,00.html
Donor eligibility at-a-glance. (n.d.). [Brochure].
Donate blood now. (n.d.). American Red Cross. Retrieved July 22, 2007, from https://www.givelife.org/
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Danielle Although I am not a big fan on needles, I would definitely give blood after hearing your speech. You did a really good job and you had very good research and personal examples, but you should be more confident in yourself. I think that being so nervous (whether planned or not) was a drawback for your speech. Other than that you did a really great job!- Lauren Grimes
I really like your information in the outline! If i were to critique your outline, I would say to be a little clearer on your main points that your going to talk about. I had a personal exerience with the whole giving blood thing, do I am glad you are doing a presentation on it.
Danielle-It was obvious that you know your information, i liked your conclusion I loved how you made the audience feel as if they were walking through the process, good job! -lisa
Danielle, i thought you chose a really great topic to talk about. You had nice organization and a personal experience which assured the audience that you knew what you were talking about. Nice job, the only advice I would give is to be calm during your next speech, but I was nervous too today. haha. - Alan
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