Adverse Reactions in whole blood donors at a tertiary care center, Gwalior
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 7
Abstract
Background Whole blood donation is generally considered to be a safe procedure, but occasionally adverse reactions of varying severity may occur during or at the end of collection. However, adverse reactions in donors have a negative impact on donor return which makes the donor recruitment and retention difficult. Aims and Objects The aim of the study was to estimate the frequency and type of adverse reactions occurring during whole blood donation and to assess the practices which would help to minimize them. Materials and methods This retrospective, two years, single-centre study was conducted from January 2016 to December 2017 at blood bank, G. R. Medical College, Gwalior, India. All whole blood donations made at the centre were analyzed. All adverse reactions occurring during or at the end of donation were noted using a standardized format. Results Overall 664 adverse reactions were reported in relation to 38797 donations, resulting in an overall adverse reaction rate of 1.66 %. Presyncopal symptoms, in other words systemic vasovagal reactions of mild intensity were the most commonly observed adverse reactions and accounted for approximately 86.96% followed by severe systemic reactions 9.32% and local reactions 3.73% among all adverse reactions noted. Conclusion The incidence of adverse reactions associated with whole blood donation in this study was 1.66% while national and international figures vary from 0.6% to 4.5% or more. The young age donors, first time donors, female donors and replacement donors are at higher risk of contracting adverse reactions.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Sunita Rai, Dr. Dharmesh Chandra Sharma, Dr. Anita Arya, Dr. Bharat Jain, Dr. Umesh Chandra Yadav
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