Predonation fears identify young donors at risk for vasovagal reactions.
Christopher R FranceJanis L FranceRobert ConatserPete LuxJeannine McCulloughYasuko EricksonPublished in: Transfusion (2019)
Predonation fear identifies donors who are more likely to experience a vasovagal reaction and does so without increasing the risk of such reactions. Accordingly, fear should be assessed during screening to identify those who could benefit from instruction in anxiety management and who might require greater attention to help prevent donor injury.