Organ procurement

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Organ Procurement

Organ procurement (pronunciation: /ˈɔːrɡən prəˈkjʊərmənt/) is the process of retrieving, preserving and allocating organs for transplantation to treat organ failure in humans.

Etymology

The term 'organ procurement' is derived from the Latin word 'organum', meaning instrument, and the Middle English word 'procurement', meaning to obtain.

Process

Organ procurement involves several steps, including the identification of potential donors, obtaining consent, medical evaluation, organ preservation, and finally, organ allocation.

  • Donor Identification: This is the first step in organ procurement. It involves identifying individuals who are either brain dead or on the verge of death and are suitable for organ donation.
  • Consent: Consent for organ donation can be obtained in two ways: expressed consent, where the individual has indicated their wish to donate, or presumed consent, where it is assumed that the individual would have wanted to donate unless they had expressed otherwise.
  • Medical Evaluation: This involves assessing the potential donor's medical and social history to determine the suitability of the organs for transplantation.
  • Organ Preservation: Once the organs have been retrieved, they must be preserved until they can be transplanted. This is usually done by cooling the organs to slow down metabolism and reduce tissue damage.
  • Organ Allocation: This is the process of matching the donated organs to the recipients on the waiting list. This is usually done based on blood type, size of the organ, medical urgency, waiting time, and geographical location.

Related Terms

  • Transplantation: The process of transferring an organ from one body to another.
  • Donor: An individual who provides an organ for transplantation.
  • Recipient: An individual who receives an organ for transplantation.
  • Organ Rejection: A serious complication of organ transplantation where the recipient's immune system attacks the transplanted organ.

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