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.
Donated blood is tested to make sure that it is safe to use. It's also checked for its type. This makes sure that the person who needs blood gets the right type. Who can donate blood? To donate blood, you must: Be at least 17 years old. (In some states, you can donate if you are 16 years old and get permission from a parent.) Weigh at least 110 lb (50 kg). Be in good health.