Donors (general info) Flashcards
Donor Blood pressure (mmHg)
Systolic 90-180 Diastolic 50-100
Donor Pulse (bpm)
50-100 bpm
Donor Temp
= 37.5 C = 99.5 F
Donor hemoglobin minimum (Men)
13 mg/dL
Donor Hemoglobin minimum (Women)
12.5 mg/dL
Hematocrit minimum (Men)
39%
Hematocrit minimum (Women)
38%
Definition of Temporary Deferral
Prospective donor is deferred from donation for a specified period of time. Temporarily deferred donors may be eligible to donate autologous blood.
Definition of Indefinite Deferral
Prospective donor is unable to donate blood for someone else for an unspecified period of time due to current regulatory requirements. Indefinitely deferred donors may be eligible to donate autologous blood.
Definition of Permanent Deferral
Prospective donor is deferred from donation with no possibility for reentry. Permanently deferred donors may be eligible to donate autologous blood.
Definition of “Residents”
Residence is defined as a continuous stay of longer than 5 years in a country or countries having any malaria-endemic area.
Definition of “Traveler”
Travel to an endemic area (malarial) - Any travel to or through a malaria-endemic area or areas, as identified by CDC. The duration of travel to a malaria-endemic area is defined as more than 24 hours to less than 5 years
Defferment for Smallpox Vaccine
14-21 days or until Scab falls off
Vacination 2 week Defferals
- Measles (Rubeola)
- Mumps
- Polio (oral)
- Yellow Fever
- Typhoid (oral)
Vaccinations 4 weeks Defferal
- Rubella (German Measles)
- Varicella (chicken pox & shingles)
ONE YEAR DEFERRAL PERIOD (PRE-PANDEMIC)
- Exposure to blood/body fluids via mucous membrane, organ marrow/transplant, accidental needlestick, non dura mater graft/tissue, transfusion
- Tattoos or piercings performed with non-sterile equipment
- Sexual contact with anyone in a high-risk group for (HIV) such as MSM or sexual and/or close contact with HBV/HCV individual
- Syphilis or Gonorrhea (from completion of therapy)
- Receipt of Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
- Incarceration >72 consecutive hours including juvenile
Possible Donor Reactions
- Hematoma at collection site
- Vasovagal reaction
- Fatigue
- Local Nerve Injury
Frequency of Whole Blood Donation
Every 8 weeks
Frequency of Double Red Blood Cell Donation
16 weeks
Frequency of Infrequent plasmapheresis
4 weeks
Frequency of Frequent plasmapheresis, plateletpheresis, leukopheresis (granulocytes)
2 days for single
7 days for double/triple
The donor screen is a process governed by:
FDA
AABB
CAP
How long after pregnancy can a woman donate
6 weeks
What 4 things must the unique ID number be affixed to:
- primary bag
- satellite bags
- sample tubes
- donor registration form
