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Understand the stages of organ donation. Warning the family about the desire to donate organs after death is important.
By G1
07/06/2017 08h30 Updated 2 hours ago
Being an organ donor is a way to continue contributing to society after death, says nephrologist Jose Osmar Medina Pestana, MD, of Rim Hospital.
To ensure that this intention materializes, according to him, it is important to communicate the family about the desire. This is because it is the family that will be consulted and will have the role of authorizing the donation of organs in case of encephalic death.
"Most people do not know exactly how they can be an organ donor after death. Whenever they tell the family - 'when I die, I want to be an organ donor' - the family understands this as their last wish and will authorize," he says. Medina. Here are the steps in organ donation:
Diagnosis of brain death
Encephalic death is an irreversible picture that can be confirmed by several tests. Despite brain failure, the heart continues to beat and blood supply maintains the proper organs for donation. The circulation is maintained artificially until the family announces its decision on the donation.
Family authorization
Relatives are consulted about the donation. If they authorize, they sign a term that allows the surgery to be performed. Although the donor has left a written message about his intention to donate organs, the decision of the family is preponderant.
Family interview
The family is interviewed about the donor's medical history to see if he or she may have diseases that will be transmitted to the recipient.
Withdrawal of organs
The same donor can donate multiple organs and benefit more than one person. After the withdrawal, a race begins to transport the organs to where the receivers are. If the recipient is in another state, the Ministry of Health allows air transportation.
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