Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3336614 | Transfusion Medicine Reviews | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Arm complications after whole blood donation occur in approximately 30% of donations. The 2 most common arm complications are contusion/hematoma (23%) and arm pain (10%). A variety of arm complications were evaluated from a national donor complication database, clinical studies, and review of the literature. The incidence of nerve injuries, arterial punctures, contusions/hematomas, and other complications were based on observations and reports at blood drives, interviews 3 weeks after donations, and donor reports of outside medical care. The clinical course of each complication is described.
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Authors
Bruce Newman,