Contents

• Condition
• Individual at risk
• Guidance at RECRUITMENT
• Guidance at CT/WORK-UP
• Justification for guidance
• References

Condition

An abnormal reduction in bone mineral density associated with an increased risk of fractures. The most common aetiology relates to post-menopausal reductions in circulating oestrogen, and as such this condition far more commonly affects females.

Individual at risk

Donor

Guidance at RECRUITMENT

Not acceptable

Guidance at CT/WORK-UP

• Accept for PBSC donation, if no cardiorespiratory abnormalities
• Accept for BM subject to anaesthetic assessment at work-up. Document any additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease.  Anaesthetist for BM procedure must be made aware of condition and pre-anaesthetic assessment at WU.

Justification for guidance

References