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World J Transplant. Sep 24, 2016; 6(3): 451-459
Published online Sep 24, 2016. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v6.i3.451
Published online Sep 24, 2016. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v6.i3.451
Table 3 Criteria for referral of a potential donor
| Every ventilated patient with |
| Glasgow coma scale of 5 or less without sedation |
| Brain death testing being considered/pursued |
| Do-not-resuscitate or comfort care being considered |
| Withdrawal of support being considered |
| Family initiates conversation about donation |
| Every cardiac death within 1 h |
- Citation: Girlanda R. Deceased organ donation for transplantation: Challenges and opportunities. World J Transplant 2016; 6(3): 451-459
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3230/full/v6/i3/451.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5500/wjt.v6.i3.451