Brain-Dead Can Be An Organ Donor?

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Brain-dead can be and Organ Donor?

• transplantindia.org/how-can-brain-dead-patient-be-
  organ-donor

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• Identification of a brain-dead patient When a
  patient experiences a severe brain injury or
  illness and is declared brain-dead by a team of
  medical professionals, including a neurologist
  and a neurosurgeon, there is no chance of
  recovery.
• Discussion with family members When a patient
  is found to be brain-dead, the medical team will
  initiate a conversation with the family about
  organ donation. This can be an emotional and
  sensitive discussion, but the team will provide
  guidance and support throughout the process.

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• Organ donation consentIf the family members are
  in agreement with organ donation, it is
  imperative that they sign the consent form which
  will permit the patient's organs to be utilized
  for transplantation.
• Medical evaluation After declaring the patient
  brain-dead, the medical team will conduct a
  thorough review to assess which organs can be
  transplanted. They will take into account crucial
  factors such as age, medical history, and organ
  condition before making a decision.

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• Organ matching They will match the identified
  organs with potential recipients on the national
  organ donation waiting list.
• In India, organ donation is a noble act that can
  save the lives of those in need of an organ
  transplant in Mumbai, there are not enough organ
  donors to meet the demand. Brain-dead patients
  provide a unique opportunity for organ donation
  as they can donate multiple organs simultaneously.

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Contact Us

• Transplant Help The Poor Foundation
• Add C 601 - One BKC, Bandra East, Mumbai,
• Maharashtra 400 051.
• Email contact_at_transplantindia.org
• Phone [phone]
• Website https//www.transplantindia.org/