JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Accident

Includes

Trauma

Obligatory

If there is significant trauma, in particular penetrating trauma:
Refer to a Designated Medical Officer.
If the donor is accepted the rationale must be documented.

Discretionary

Eyes.
If eyes uninvolved, accept.

See if Relevant

Neurosurgery
Tetanus Immunization
Transfusion

Additional Information

Blunt chest trauma can result in damage to cardiovascular tissue.

An open wound or other source of infection is a risk for tissues becoming contaminated.

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Update Information

This entry was last updated in
TDSG-DD Edition 203, Release 35