Anaesthetic - Whole Blood and Components

Essential information

Includes

General anaesthetic, local anaesthetic, regional anaesthetic and sedation for minor procedures.

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

1. The underlying condition for which the anaesthetic or sedation was given is not acceptable.
2. Less than 24 hours since the anaesthetic or sedation was administered.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Accident
• Dental treatment
• Endoscopy
• Infection, general
• Surgery
• Transfusion

Additional information

A longer deferral period may be required due to the nature of the procedure or the underlying condition. Procedures requiring local anaesthetic will normally require a longer deferral period due to any associated infection risk. Treatment requiring any degree of sedation should be followed by a minimum deferral period of 24 hours. This is to ensure that consent and the response to questions can be considered valid.

Reason for change:

A link has been added to 'Infection - General'. The 'Additional Information' has been modified.

Version details:

WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 01 (01 June 2010)