کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3334842 | 1213507 | 2016 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
BackgroundVasovagal symptoms have implications for donor safety and retention. This study explored knowledge, attitudes and practices in donors experiencing a vasovagal reaction.Materials and MethodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with donors (n = 30) who experienced a donation-related vasovagal reaction.ResultsDonors were unaware of applied muscle tension or fluid loading techniques despite availability of information. Some donors engaged in excessive pre-donation hydration. Procedural knowledge was limited for first-time plasma donors.DiscussionFuture interventions should focus on adherence to pre-donation fluid loading and muscle tensing exercises during key donation time-points. Education for new plasma donors also appears important.
Journal: Transfusion and Apheresis Science - Volume 54, Issue 3, June 2016, Pages 384–389