Exclusion Criteria for Organ Donation Exclusion criteria for organ donation are essential to ensure the safety and viability of transplanted organs and to prevent the transmission of diseases to recipients. The criteria can vary slightly depending on the country and specific organ donation guidelines, but generally include the following: Absolute Exclusion Criteria
Category: End of life care
Donation After Circulatory 🫀Death & Brain 🧠 Death
Donation After Circulatory Death (DCD) Definition: Types of DCD: Process: Challenges: Donation After Brain Death (DBD) Definition: Process: Advantages: Challenges: Comparison of DCD and DBD Aspect DCD DBD Definition Donation after circulatory death Donation after brain death Criteria for Death Irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions Irreversible cessation of all brain functions, including the […]
Human 👀 Tissue Act
Human Tissue Act 2004: Overview The Human Tissue Act 2004 is a key piece of legislation in the UK that regulates the removal, storage, use, and disposal of human tissue. This Act is fundamental to ensuring ethical and legal standards in the handling of human tissue and organs for medical and research purposes. Key Provisions […]
ICS Guidelines for Adult Organ and Tissue Donation
The Intensive Care Society (ICS) in the UK provides comprehensive guidelines for the management of adult organ and tissue donation. These guidelines aim to optimise donor care, ensure ethical practices, and enhance the viability of organs for transplantation. Key elements include: 2. Consent for Donation: 3. Haemodynamic Optimisation: 4. Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance 5. Respiratory […]
Donor Care Bundle
The National Organ Donation Committee (NODC) in the UK is a key body responsible for overseeing and promoting organ donation practices. It establishes guidelines and protocols to ensure ethical and efficient organ donation processes. The NODC works to increase awareness, improve donor management practices, and enhance the coordination between healthcare providers and transplant teams to […]
Brain 🧠 Stem Death Testing
In the UK, the diagnosis of brain stem death is carried out with strict adherence to guidelines established by professional bodies, such as the Academy of Royal Medical Colleges. During brain stem death testing, several reflexes are assessed to determine the absence of brain stem function. These reflexes are involuntary responses controlled by the brainstem, […]
Preconditions 📋 for Testing for Brain Stem Death
Preconditions for Testing for Brain Stem Death Testing for brain stem death, also known as brain death, is a critical and highly sensitive process that requires strict adherence to established medical and legal protocols. Brain death is defined as the irreversible loss of all brain function, including the brain stem. The determination of brain stem […]
Brain Stem A & P
Anatomy and Physiology of the Brain Stem The brainstem is the lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum (the large upper part of the brain) to the spinal cord. It’s a vital part of the nervous system that is responsible for many automatic functions, including: The brainstem is made up of three main […]
Reversible causes of Unconsciousness
AEIOU TIPS A: Alcohol, Acidosis, and Anoxia E: Epilepsy, Electrolytes, and Endocrine I: Infection O: Overdose U: Uraemia T: Trauma, Temperature, and Cardiac Arrest I: Insulin P: Poisoning, Psychiatric, and Syncope S: Stroke, Seizure, Shock, and Hypercapnia
Specialist Nurse for Organ Donation
SNOD stands for Specialist Nurse for Organ Donation. They are highly skilled nurses who play a vital role in the organ donation process. Here’s a breakdown of their responsibilities, qualifications, and the importance of their work: Responsibilities: