Difference between revisions of "Weight"
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| − | - For PBSC - | + | - For PBSC - If BMI less than, or equal to, 40.0 (If BMI 40-43 discuss with MO). |
| − | - For BM - | + | - For BM - If BMI less than, or equal to, 35.0 (If BMI 35-40 discuss with MO). |
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| + | There is no minimum weight cutoff, but donors with a low BMI should be assessed for any underlying eating disorder or medical condition contributing to their weight. It is also important to ensure they are not experiencing symptoms related to a low BMI. For donors with a low weight, check with the TC to confirm whether the weight discrepancy is acceptable. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:49, 27 March 2025
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
To calculate BMI, use this calculator:
Guidance
AT RECRUITMENT
Acceptable
- For PBSC - if BMI less than, or equal to, 40.0.
- For BM - if BMI less than, or equal to, 35.0.
AT VT
Acceptable
- For PBSC - If BMI less than, or equal to, 40.0 (If BMI 40-43 discuss with MO).
- For BM - If BMI less than, or equal to, 35.0 (If BMI 35-40 discuss with MO).
There is no minimum weight cutoff, but donors with a low BMI should be assessed for any underlying eating disorder or medical condition contributing to their weight. It is also important to ensure they are not experiencing symptoms related to a low BMI. For donors with a low weight, check with the TC to confirm whether the weight discrepancy is acceptable.
Potential donors with BMI >35-40 may have complications prior, during and after the harvest:
- PBSC - poor venous access, need of central line insertion (and its subsequent complications). Risk is less clear than BM so greater discretion may be used.
- BM - should be carefully assessed for additional anaesthetic risk factors (e.g. cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine disease). If no additional risk factors donor may at discretion of MO proceed to medical assessment when an anaesthetic opinion is mandatory before donor can be cleared to donate. At medical donor must also be examined to decide whether a BMH is technically possible. The collection centre must be alerted to this additional requirement before donor is sent to medical.
Justification
BMI is the most reliable tool to assess the body composition within the scientific community, and it is the criteria to based our decision upon. It should be strictly followed at recruitment although donors outside these limits at work-up should be discus with the medical officer who may allow them to proceed after discussion with the Medical Director.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Obesity
Version
Version 1, Edition 4
Date of Last Update
27 December 2023
