JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Faints

ObligatoryPBSC Donor:
Must not donate if:

History of either a severe syncopal attack or two consecutive faints following whole blood donation.
DiscretionaryIf the donor is accepted, careful observation is required.
Additional InformationA previous history of being prone to faints increases the likelihood of an adverse reaction to donation.

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TDSG-BM Edition 203, Release 02