Final study guide: Organ donation Flashcards
1
Q
Most commonly needed organ and why
A
Kidneys; T2DM, and HTN
2
Q
Why is there a large gap in people who are registered as organ donors and the actual number of organ donors
A
*Donor did not die in the hospital
*Pt was not placed on mechanical ventilation
*Pt did not die d/t severe brain damage
3
Q
How do you match organs to recipients (3)
A
*med hx (blood type, injury, etc)
*which organs are viable
*search waiting list for best match
4
Q
Hours organs are viable: heart, lungs, kidneys, corneas
A
*heart: 4-6 hrs
*lungs: 4-6 hrs
*Kidney: 24-36 hrs
*cornea: up to 18hrs
5
Q
How many lives can one donor save?
A
125
