Deceased Donor Management and Evaluation

Trenches in Transplant Surgery · Jun 28, 2025 · 30m

Deceased Donor Management and Evaluation

Phase 3 (donor evaluation) and Phase 4 (ICU donor management) are pivotal in the deceased donation pathway, directly impacting how many and how well organs can be transplanted. Recent years have seen significant progress: standardized donor management protocols, better understanding of pathophysiology after brain death, and technological innovations all contribute to improved outcomes. By thoroughly evaluating each organ with modern diagnostics and diligently optimizing the donor’s physiology (in both adult and pediatric donors), critical care and OPO…