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

Sleep Apnoea

ObligatoryMust not donate.
DiscretionaryIf asymptomatic on CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) treatment, accept.
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Additional InformationUntreated Sleep Apnoea can lead to day time sleepiness, difficulty in concentration and an increased risk of accidents. Treatment with CPAP can prevent these problems.
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DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.