Vasovagal reactions among blood donors - incidence, mechanisms, risk factors, implications and preventive measures - a literature study

Background/objective: Blood donation is considered to be a safe procedure, however, sometimes vasovagal reactions (VVRs) with various degrees of severity can occur. This paper provides an overview of the incidence of VVR with a focus on vasovagal syncope (VVS, temporary loss of consciousness), risk...

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Main Authors: Sadaf Nabi Bhatti, Dorthe Charlotte Johannessen, Abid Hussain Llohn, Seyed Ali Mousavi
Format: Article
Language:Danish
Published: NITO - Bioingeniørfaglig institutt 2023-11-01
Series:Bioingeniøren
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Online Access:https://www.bioingenioren.no/fag/fag-oversiktsartikkel/vasovagale-reaksjoner-blant-blodgivere--forekomst-mekanismer-risikofaktore-implikasjoner-og-forebyggende-tiltak---en-litteraturstudie/