Ethical Dilemma or Medical Problem? An Emergency Department Approach to the Brain-Dead Patient and Preservation of the Organ Donor

Authors

  • Özgür Karcıoğlu Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul Education and Research Hospital, 34098 Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Nazmiye Koyuncu Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/EMOJ-3-e004

Abstract

Organ supply is the greatest limitation to organ transplantation nowadays. Among the factors that can affect organ supply favourably, donor management has received the least attention. To meet the increased need for transplantable organs, medical staff should develop ways for optimal recognition of maintenance of donors. With an increased awareness of the problems and needs of the donor and the application of a rational physiological approach, the supply of functional organs for transplantation can be boosted.

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2017-10-16

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Özgür Karcıoğlu, & Nazmiye Koyuncu. (2017). Ethical Dilemma or Medical Problem? An Emergency Department Approach to the Brain-Dead Patient and Preservation of the Organ Donor. Emergency Medicine, 3(2), e4-e6. https://doi.org/10.17140/EMOJ-3-e004

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2017): Volume 3 Issue 2 2017

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