DEFER:
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If grossly obese, e.g. the donor has difficulty in getting onto or off the donation bed / chair, or is short of breath on minimal exertion or venous access is very difficult
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Unexplained recent weight loss to a significant degree, (more than 4.5 kg or 10 lbs).
REFER:
- Refer to IBTS/DC/DI/0015 (Nomogram) for management of female donors (cis and transgender) and transgender male blood donors.
SEE IF RELEVANT
IBTS/MEDD/DSGDE/0001 | Attachment 4.523 | Ver 1.1 |