Donor complication rates in whole blood, plasma and platelet donors: Age versus experience

DISCUSSION: When properly accounting for donor experience, donor complication rate profiles clearly change with age. The increased risk for moderate/severe vasovagal syncope in older donors should be clearly communicated. Extra caution is needed if these donors are accepted for first-time donations.PMID:38385649 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17759

Source: Transfusion - February 22, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Yared Paalvast Niubel D íaz Padilla Sanne Bruijns Johanna Wiersum-Osselton Ties Molenaar Source Type: research