The Role of the Respiratory Therapist in Organ Donation The ...
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Steps <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Donation</strong> Process<br />
• 1. Referral<br />
• 2. Evaluation<br />
• 3. Consent<br />
• 4. Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance<br />
• 5. Recovery<br />
• 6. Follow-up<br />
<strong>The</strong> Referral<br />
• Report all deaths –mandated by COP<br />
• Cardiac deaths – Call with<strong>in</strong> 1 hour after <strong>the</strong><br />
patient expires<br />
• Potential organ donor – Call with<strong>in</strong> 1 hour<br />
when <strong>the</strong> patient meets cl<strong>in</strong>ical triggers at or<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiation <strong>of</strong> bra<strong>in</strong> death protocol, Glasgow<br />
Coma Scale <strong>of</strong> 5 or less<br />
<strong>The</strong> Evaluation<br />
• Response –on sight transplant<br />
coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
• Donor suitability-lab data, current<br />
status<br />
• Requirements for declaration <strong>of</strong> death<br />
• Medical and social history thru chart<br />
review<br />
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