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R L Sheridan1, E Uberti, K T Frank

  • 1Shriners Burns Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA. sheridan.robert@mgh.harvard.edu

The Journal of Trauma
|December 23, 1999
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Organ donation from burn victims with anoxic brain injury is possible. Careful management can lead to successful transplantation of solid organs and tissues, offering hope for recipients.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Pediatric Critical Care

Background:

  • Burns traditionally contraindicate organ procurement due to concerns of organ damage from burn shock and contamination.
  • Splanchnic ischemia and bacteremia are key concerns in organ recovery from burn patients.
  • Anoxic brain injury in burn patients presents unique challenges for organ donation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of solid organ and tissue procurement from pediatric burn patients with anoxic brain injury.
  • To determine if organs from burn survivors can be successfully transplanted.
  • To assess the viability of organs and tissues for transplantation in a specific patient population.

Main Methods:

  • A 5-year study involving solid organ procurement from five pediatric burn patients with anoxic brain injury.

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  • Careful resuscitation and management of brain-dead potential organ donors.
  • Procurement of solid organs (livers, kidneys, hearts) and tissues (cardiac valves, corneas).

    • Main Results:

    • Four livers, 10 kidneys, and 2 hearts were successfully transplanted from the five donors.
    • Two pediatric recipients received a liver, and one received a heart.
    • All transplanted solid organs were functional at 6 months post-transplantation.
    • Three sets of cardiac valves and two corneas were also procured.

    Conclusions:

    • Early identification and management of brain death in burn patients with anoxic brain injury are crucial for successful organ recovery.
    • Careful resuscitation and support of brain-dead burn patients can yield viable organs and tissues for transplantation.
    • This study demonstrates the potential for organ donation from burn victims, challenging traditional contraindications.