JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Appendix l

Serious Adverse Events of Donation – UK Blood Services Definitions

SAED categories
01 Death within seven days of donation
02 Hospital admission within 24 hours of donation
03 Injury resulting in a fracture within 24 hours of donation (including fractured teeth)
04 Road traffic collision within 24 hours of donations
05a Problems relating to needle insertion persisting for more than one year (this mainly includes suspected or confirmed nerve and tendon injuries)
05b Problems relating to needle insertion requiring hospitalisation/intervention (this mainly includes vascular complications)
06 Acute coronary syndrome diagnosed within 24 hours of donation
07 Anaphylaxis (component donation)
08 Haemolysis (component donation)
09 Air embolism (component donation)
10 Other event related to donation resulting in:
  • Hospital admission,
  • Intervention, or
  • Disability or incapacity lasting more than one year and not included above

 

Last updated 04/09/2023