Answer: An epidural steroid injection is an injection of steroid, basically an anti-inflammatory agent into the epidural space. This is something that you may be familiar with, as in a labor epidural, which is typically given to pregnant ladies and pregnant patients.
Information for 16 Year Old Donors. Parental Consent Form and a Student's Guide to Blood Donation. Donors must be at least 17-years-old to donate. However, some states allow 16-year-olds to donate blood with parental consent.
Most people between the ages of 17 and 66 who weigh over 50kg (7st 12lb) and have a good level of general health will be able to donate blood. If you are over 70, you need to have given blood in the last two years to continue donating.Your blood volume may need to be estimated first if you are a women and you: 1  are under 20 years old. 2  weigh under 65kg (10st 3lb).t is usually recommended that women leave 16 weeks (4 months) and men 12 weeks (3 months) between donations. Before donating blood, you will be asked to fill out a confidential donor health check form. This makes sure that your blood is suitable for donation.