LQPB2204 - CMLE - VASOVAGAL REACTION DURING BLOOD DONATION-VASOVAGAL REACTION DURING BLOOD DONATION

VASOVAGAL REACTION DURING BLOOD DONATION

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The document discusses vasovagal reactions during blood donation, focusing on recognizing, avoiding, and responding to such reactions. Up to 10% of donors experience adverse events, with vasovagal reactions being common. The reactions range in severity from prefaint to loss of consciousness and injury. Steps to prevent or reduce the severity of reactions include encouraging donors to eat salty snacks and drink water before donation, monitoring donors for early symptoms, and engaging them in conversation to distract from anxiety. Phlebotomists should act swiftly to treat donors during a reaction by discontinuing the procedure and providing post-donation care instructions. Specific guidelines are provided for different reaction categories, and the importance of the donor resting and following care instructions after donation is emphasized. The document also mentions the US Biovigilance Network's efforts to enhance patient safety in blood-related activities. Finally, it offers multiple-choice CMLE questions to test understanding of vasovagal reactions and appropriate responses by phlebotomists.

Keywords

vasovagal reactions

blood donation

adverse events

prefaint

loss of consciousness

injury

preventative measures

phlebotomists

post-donation care

US Biovigilance Network