| Definition | Major Surgery:
Any surgical procedure resulting in an inability to return to normal activities of daily living (e.g. routine housework, previous employment and/or driving) for six months or more. |
| Obligatory | Must not donate if:
a) For malignancy.
b) All wounds are not healed.
c) There is any infection.
d) Normal mobility has not been regained.
e) Less than six months from major surgery.
f) Less than seven days from other surgery.
g) Requiring post-operative treatment, or attending hospital regularly. |
| Discretionary | 1. If for Cervical Carcinoma in Situ (CIN) or Basal Cell Carcinoma and all other criteria are fulfilled, accept.
If less than six months from major surgery or less than seven days from other surgery, discuss with the Designated Medical Officer who will decide if the mother may be accepted on a balance of risks.
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| See if Relevant | Basal Cell Carcinoma
Cervical Carcinoma in Situ
Complementary therapy
Neurosurgery
Ocular Surgery
Tissue and Organ Recipients
Transfusion
Xenotransplantation |
| Additional Information | Surgery may place the mother at risk of infection, either from unhealed wounds or due to infection risks from infected staff or equipment. Although these risks are very small it is important to wait long enough for the risks to have gone. |
| Reason for Change | To align the ‘Obligatory’ and ‘Discretionary’ entries. |