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ORGAN DONATIONYou can save a life
Prepared by:
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A national shortage
Every 13 minutes« Every hour« Everyday«
A person is added to
the list
4 more are
added 17 lose the fight
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Transplants
Heart
Intestines
Liver Lung
Kidney
Pancreas Tissue
± cornea, skin, bone marrow, etc.
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Living donors
Between 18-60 years
of age
In good physical
condition
Compatible blood
type with recipient
Consent process
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Eligible donors
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How to become a donor
1. Document your
decision to donate.
2. Inform familymembers of your
wishes.
3. Know your state's
laws.
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Department of Health and Human Services
Donate Life
http://www.organdonor.gov
United Network for Organ Sharing
www.unos.org
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FAQ's Organ Donation
WHOCAN BEA DONOR?
Anyone from a child to an old person. Even if you have had a serious illness in the past, you can still become a donor under the right
circumstances.
CAN PEOPLE BUYOR SELL ORGANS?
No. The "Transplantation of Human Organs Act" prohibits any commercial dealings in organs and makes this a punishable offence..
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BRAIN DEATH AND COMA?
Coma is a state of unconsciousness that occurs because the brain is injured in some way. The brain still functions and this can be seen in
the tests that are performed. The person will be able to breathe on his own without the help of a respirator. The brain, in fact, may heal.
WHO WILL RECEIVE THE ORGANS?
Recipients are chosen on the grounds of need, longest waiting time and by blood group and i f necessary, by tissue characteristics. There
is a waiting list for organ transplants because demand exceeds supply.
WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF TRANSPLANTATION?
Kidney transplant - Rs. 1-1.5 Lakhs approx
Heart transplant - Rs. 10 Lakhs approx
Liver Transplant - Rs. 15 - 20 Lakhs approx
AFTER BRAIN DEATH HAS BEEN DECLARED AND THE FAMILY DECIDES TO DONATE THE ORGANS, WHO
BEARS THE SUBSEQUENTCOSTS OF MAINTAINING THE DONOR UNTIL ORGAN REMOVAL?
Certain hospitals would bear the cost. Apparently some of the hospital pass the charges on to the recipients.
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FAQ's Organ Donation1. Blood donation is the most common form of organ
donation as blood is a f luid organ
2. It is possible to transplant approximately 25 different organs and tissues including bone
and cartilage, vein, sk in, heart valves, middle ear bones, Bone Marrow, corneas (eyes),
hearts, heart-lung. Kidney, liver, lung and pancreas.
3. Acceptable organ donors can range from a newborn to a senior citizen.
4. Organ Donors are people in good health who have died suddenly, possibly through
accidents or brain hemorrhage and have been declared "Brain Dead". In this situation
the brain function has permanently ceased but the heart and lungs continue to function
with the use of artificial life supports.
With advances in medical technology it is possible to transport organs hundreds or
even thousands of miles to a patient in another hospital for transplantation
5.In India the passing of the Transplantation of Human Organs Act has made buying
and selling of organs an illegal and a punishable offence.
6. All the major religions of the world favour organ donation.