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    • Biomedical engineering

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    • Hypothermic preservation is standard for kidneys, but its necessity for oxygenation remains debated.
    • Oxygen supplementation during hypothermic kidney preservation is not common but has supporting evidence.
    • Marginal donor organs require improved preservation techniques to minimize injury.

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    • Various oxygen administration methods exist, including retrograde persufflation, hyperbaric conditions, machine perfusion, oxygen carriers, and normothermic preservation.
    • Oxygenation shows promise in restoring adenosine triphosphate levels post-ischemic injury.
    • Benefits under normal conditions are less clear, requiring further investigation.

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    • Oxygenation may be crucial for kidneys experiencing warm or cold ischemic injury.
    • Current evidence is insufficient to definitively conclude benefits under non-stressed conditions.
    • Exploring novel oxygen delivery methods is vital for transplantation success.

    Outlook:

    • Further research is needed to establish optimal oxygenation protocols for kidney preservation.
    • Clinical trials are essential to validate the efficacy of different oxygenation techniques.
    • Advancements in preservation could expand the donor pool and improve transplant outcomes.