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At 02:41 PM 25/07/1998 -0400, Thomas A. Easop wrote:
>Hi
>
>Anybody have any science references or factual insight regarding a
>prudent waiting period to dive after donating blood? I'm donating one
>pint of whole blood, am scheduled to dive 7 days later.

Tom, if you blood volume is still low 7 days out, you could 
lace your arms and legs with bungy cord, thereby reducing 
your systemic volume and enabling your heart to maintain a 
reasonable blood pressure throughout the dive.

This also has the advantage of keeping the 'bubble' stable
so if you do feel faint on deco you can nod out for a couple
of minutes without fear of changing depth or attitude.

rgrds    dr billyw.
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