Hydrocephalus - Whole Blood and Components

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

Has an indwelling shunt.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Neurosurgery
• Spina bifida

Additional information

Indwelling shunts can be a source of bacterial infection. This can be present without symptoms. Bacteria can be a serious threat to anybody receiving blood or blood components. This is because bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels after collection.

Reason for change:

'Additional Information' has been added.

Version details:

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