Anaesthetic

General anaesthetic, local anaesthetic, regional anaesthetic and sedation for minor procedures.

Must not donate if:
a) The underlying condition for which the anaesthetic or sedation was given is not acceptable.

b) Less than 24 hours since the anaesthetic or sedation was administered.

Accident
Dental Treatment
Endoscopy
Infection - General
Surgery
Transfusion

A longer deferral period may be required due to the nature of the procedure or the underlying condition. Procedures requiring local anaesthetic will normally require a longer deferral period due to any associated infection risk. Treatment requiring any degree of sedation should be followed by a minimum deferral period of 24 hours. This is to ensure that consent and the response to questions can be considered valid.

A link has been added to 'Infection - General'. The 'Additional Information' has been modified.

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