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Donation after cardiac death.

M Susan Mandell1, Adrian Hendrickse

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, USA.

Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation
|October 7, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Donation after cardiac death (DCD) offers vital organs for transplantation. Anesthesiologists must ensure end-of-life care is prioritized and participate in developing DCD protocols.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Donation after cardiac death (DCD) provides organs for patients awaiting transplantation.
  • DCD involves linking life support withdrawal to organ recovery.
  • This process necessitates careful planning to protect end-of-life patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To equip anesthesiologists with scientific and ethical information for DCD decision-making.
  • To guide clinical practice regarding DCD procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on DCD.
  • Analysis of ethical arguments related to DCD.
  • Examination of expert opinion and consensus standards for DCD.

Main Results:

  • DCD organs benefit transplant recipients.
  • Patient care must not be compromised for organ donation.
  • Expert care is a patient right, regardless of donation status.
  • Abrupt care transfer to anesthesiologists may not serve patient interests.

Conclusions:

  • Hospitals will implement DCD protocols by 2007.
  • Anesthesiologists should engage with DCD protocol development and review.
  • Ensuring adherence to standards and designated care providers is crucial for DCD.

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