Difference between revisions of "Brain Injury"
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==Acceptability at recruitment== | ==Acceptability at recruitment== | ||
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| − | + | Traumatic brain injury (TBI) with intracranial bleeding or intensive care admission | |
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==Individual Risk== | ==Individual Risk== | ||
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For purposes of volunteer donor assessment, a concussion must have been medically diagnosed by a physician or other medical personnel or met concussion criteria through sports assessment by a trainer or coach. Other serious injuries of the brain that may not have been specifically diagnosed as a concussion should also be taken into consideration in this assessment. | For purposes of volunteer donor assessment, a concussion must have been medically diagnosed by a physician or other medical personnel or met concussion criteria through sports assessment by a trainer or coach. Other serious injuries of the brain that may not have been specifically diagnosed as a concussion should also be taken into consideration in this assessment. | ||
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| − | + | Unacceptable if any of the following: | |
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| + | - TBI with loss of consciousness >30 minutes | ||
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| + | - TBI with intracranial bleeding | ||
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| + | - TBI with severe injuries (fractures, ITU) | ||
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| + | - Concussion (diagnosed by healthcare professional) within 3 months of the donation | ||
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| + | - Chronic neurological symptoms (>3 months) secondary to concussion | ||
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| + | Acceptable if all of following are present: | ||
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| + | - >3 months since recovery from most recent concussion | ||
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| + | - No TBI/concussion episode with loss of consciousness >30 minutes | ||
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| + | - No associated neurological symptoms lasting >10 days | ||
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| + | Discuss with medical officer: | ||
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| + | - Any concussion with post concussions symptoms 10 days to 3 months | ||
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| + | - Skull fracture (cranial OR facial fractures) | ||
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| + | - Transsphenoidal (nose/sinus) surgery | ||
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| + | - Orbital (eye socket) surgery | ||
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| + | - Vestibular (inner ear) surgery | ||
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| + | TBI defined as diagnosed traumatic brain injury | ||
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| + | Concussion must be diagnosed by a healthcare professional. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury with temporary self-limiting symptoms. | ||
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| + | BM and DLC considered unproblematic | ||
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| + | ==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions== | ||
| + | Concussion | ||
| − | + | Brain bleed | |
| − | + | Intracranial Haemorrhage | |
| − | + | Stroke | |
| − | + | Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) | |
| − | + | Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | |
| − | + | ==Version== | |
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| − | + | ====Date of Last Update==== | |
| − | + | 16th September 2025 | |
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Latest revision as of 16:20, 16 September 2025
Contents
Acceptability at recruitment
Unacceptable if:
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) with intracranial bleeding or intensive care admission
Otherwise accept
Individual Risk
Donor
Explanation of condition
A common form of brain trauma is a concussion which is a traumatic injury that alters the way the brain functions. Effects are usually temporary but can include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination. Although concussions usually are caused by a blow to the head, they can also occur when the head and upper body are violently shaken. Other terms for concussion are “mild traumatic brain injury” or MTBI. For purposes of volunteer donor assessment, a concussion must have been medically diagnosed by a physician or other medical personnel or met concussion criteria through sports assessment by a trainer or coach. Other serious injuries of the brain that may not have been specifically diagnosed as a concussion should also be taken into consideration in this assessment.
Guidance at VT / workup
Unacceptable if any of the following:
- TBI with loss of consciousness >30 minutes
- TBI with intracranial bleeding
- TBI with severe injuries (fractures, ITU)
- Concussion (diagnosed by healthcare professional) within 3 months of the donation
- Chronic neurological symptoms (>3 months) secondary to concussion
Acceptable if all of following are present:
- >3 months since recovery from most recent concussion
- No TBI/concussion episode with loss of consciousness >30 minutes
- No associated neurological symptoms lasting >10 days
Discuss with medical officer:
- Any concussion with post concussions symptoms 10 days to 3 months
- Skull fracture (cranial OR facial fractures)
- Transsphenoidal (nose/sinus) surgery
- Orbital (eye socket) surgery
- Vestibular (inner ear) surgery
TBI defined as diagnosed traumatic brain injury
Concussion must be diagnosed by a healthcare professional. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury with temporary self-limiting symptoms.
BM and DLC considered unproblematic
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Concussion
Brain bleed
Intracranial Haemorrhage
Stroke
Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Version
Version 2, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
16th September 2025
