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.
To be eligible to donate whole blood, plasma or platelets, you must be: 1  In good health. 2  At least 16 or 17 years old, depending on the law in your state. Some states allow legal minors to donate with parent permission. 3  At least 110 pounds. 4  Able to pass the physical and health-history assessments.