A 35yo 1st time donor suddenly passes out as she is donating blood. Which of the following steps would be least useful in managing this adverse event?
a. Ensure donor is adequately hydrated and has not skipped a meal
b. Elevating the donor's legs as this is usually due to a vasovagal syncope
c. Haemoglobin of the donor meets the minimum requirement for donation
d. The donation is usually continued along with simultaneous normal saline infusion
e. The donor should be encouraged to mobilise after they have recovered
answer: D
Continuing a donation and giving saline at the same time is incomprehensible
Adequate hydration/nourishment is useful
Leg elevation to return blood to the heart is useful
Checking the patients hemoglobin maybe useful, perhaps the pre-donation check was incorrect due to a technical issue or misread
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