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Frequency of various types of adverse reactions occurring in the donor population
| Type of adverse reaction | Number of donors affected | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Systemic complications | ||
| Presyncopal symptoms | 79 | 0.4% |
| Syncopal complications (minor) | 9 | 0.05% |
| Syncopal complications (major) | 1 | 0.005% |
| Local complications | ||
| Haematoma | 14 | 0.07% |
| Numbness/tingling/soreness of arm | 10 | 0.05% |
