Organ Donation & Transplant - Quiz 2 Flashcards
What is the Max Cold Ischemic Time for Heart & Lungs?
4 - 6 hrs.
What is the Max Cold Ischemic Time for Livers?
12 - 24 hrs.
What is the Max Cold Ischemic Time for Kidneys?
72 hrs
How is Death defined?
Irreversible cessation of circulatory, respiratory, or all functions of entire brain
The Organ Donor designation on a driver’s license is ______ and ______ require family persmission
The Organ Donor designation on a driver’s license is LEGALLY BINDING and DOES NOT require family persmission
What are the criteria for diagnosing Brain Death?
Loss of Cerebral Fxn
Loss of Brainstem Fx
Supporting Documentation (EEG, CBF)
What are common physiological changes after Brain Death?
Hypotension
Arterial Hypoxemia
Hypothermia
Arrhythmias
When is anesthesia needed for Organ Procurement?
Anesthesia is absolutely required for Donation after Brain Death (DBD), but NOT for Donation after Cardiac Death (DCD)
When is anesthesia no longer needed for organ recovery?
After clamping of Proximal Aorta, unless lungs are gonna be harvested and needs Hyperventilation & Extubation
What inidicates adequate perfusion to maintain Viable Organs?
SBP > 100
CVP: 8 - 12
O2 Sat > 96%
Urine Output > 100cc/hr
Organ Donors should have no past medical history of what?
HTN
DM
Cancer
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Which muscle relaxants are frequently used for Organ Recovery?
Pancuronium & Vecuronium
What has improved the success of organ transplants?
Cyclosporine
Azathioprine
OKT3
Steroids
Donor:Recipient Typing
What are the Major indications for Kidney Transplant?
DM
HTN-induced Nephropathy
Glomerulonephritis
Polycystic Kidney Disease
What is included in the Pre-Op eval for Kidney Transplants?
Cardiac Risks
Volume Status
Hgb: 8 or above
Fix Lytes
Gastroparesis & Aspiration Risks