Healthy organs should be transplanted as soon as possible. Different organs can be transplanted within different time frame as mentioned below: Heart:- 4-6 Hours. Intestine:- 4-10 Hours. Liver:- 15-15 Hours. Pancreas:- 12-24 Hours. Kidneys:- 24-48 Hours.
Confirmatory tests for brain death have to be done twice within an interval of six hours between the tests. Once consent for organ donation has been obtained, coordinating the process of organ retrieval takes time. Organ retrieval from deceased donors involves many hospitals , and transplant teams should ensure that the donated organs match as [...]
The family can approach the counselor of the hospital, the transplant coordinator or the doctors and nursing staff of the ICU.
The doctor (Intensivist/ neurologist/neurosurgeon) who is treating the patient will explain to the family about brain-stem death.
As per THOA Board of Medical Experts Consist of following will certify Brain-stem Death: 1. Doctor in charge of the hospital (medical superintendent) 2. Doctor nominated from a panel of Doctors appointed by the Appropriate Authority 3. Neurologist/neurosurgeon/intensivist nominated from a panel appointed by the Appropriate Authority. 4. Doctor treating the patient. The panel of [...]
The family can approach the counselor of the hospital, the transplant coordinator or the doctors and nursing staff of the ICU.
Brain stem death is cessation of function of the brain stem due to irreversible damage. It is an irreversible condition and the person has died. It is also called Brain Death in India. A brain stem dead person cannot breathe on his own; however the heart has an inbuilt mechanism for pumping as long as [...]
If different organs and tissues are in medically fit conditions, following organs and tissues can be donated: Organs:- Two kidneys, Liver, Heart, Two lungs, Intestine, Pancreas. Tissues:- Two corneas, Skin, Heart valves, Cartilage / Ligaments, Bones /Tendons, Vessels
The Oxford Dictionary defines 'Cadaver' as 'a dead human body'. Medically a 'Cadaver' is a corpse used for dissection and study. In the area of Organ Transplantation, 'cadaver' refers to a brain-dead body with a beating heart, on the life support system.
As per Transplantation of Human Organ Act, any living person other than near relative can also donate organ for the reason of affection and attachment towards recipient or for any other special reason. Such cases have to be approved by the Authorization Committee of the Hospital, where the transplant is going to take place. Approval [...]