Categories of donor complications:
(1) local symptoms (A)
(2) generalized symptoms, vasovagal reactions (B)
(3) related to apheresis (C)
(4) allergic reaction (D)
(5) other serious complication (E)
(6) other, major cardiovascular event (F)
Features of a vasovagal reaction:
(1) generalized feeling of discomfort and weakness
(2) variable anxiety
(3) variable dizziness
(4) variable nausea
(5) variable loss of consciousness (LOC, faint)
Documentation may include:
(1) loss of consciousness
(2) duration of any loss of consciousness (specified as < 60 seconds or >= 60 seconds)
(3) injury as a result of fall or accident
(4) other complication
(5) location (on or off collection site)
(6) need for medical attention, including activation of a medical response team
(7) recovery and disposition
