Adverse donor reactions

Question 1

Remove needle and tourniquet
Elevate legs above head
Apply cold compresses to forehead and back of neck

Answer 1

Weakness, sweating, dizziness, pallor, nausea, and vomiting

Question 2

Cold compresses on back of neck

Answer 2

Fainting (syncope)

Question 3

Have donor cough

Answer 3

Twitching, muscle spasms

Question 4

Apply pressure for 7-10 minutes
Apply ice to area for 5 minutes

Answer 4

Hematoma

Question 5

Call for help
Prevent donor from falling from the donor chair or injuring him/herself

Answer 5

Convulsions

Question 6

Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Call for emergency help

Answer 6

Cardiac difficulties