The development and current status of Intensive Care Unit management of prospective organ donors

Conclusions: Management of deceased organ donors should focus first on maintaining adequate perfusion to all organ systems through adherence to standard critical care guidelines, early referral to OPOs, and family support. Furthermore, several specific DMGs and strategies have been recently shown to improve both the rates and outcomes of organ transplantation.

Source: Indian Journal of Urology - June 30, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Margaret Kathleen Menzel EllisMitchell Brett SallyDarren Malinoski Source Type: research