Organ Donation
Published on Feb 04, 2016
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Organ Donation
It shouldn't be uncomfortable, in fact, it is miraculous.
21 people die every day
We need to take action to change this reality
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- How is the process?
- Who can be a donor?
- Why be a donor?
It's a gift with a major impact
Deceased and living donor
Kidneys, liver, lungs, pancreas, heart, and intestinal organs.
Only after:
- All efforts to save the patient's life
- Absence of brain or brain stem activity
- Declared brain death
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Who can be a donor?
- Sign organ donor consent forms.
- Declare your intention
- Medical and Social history
Why be a donor?
- 123,735 people need a lifesaving organ transplant
- 14,326 transplants performed this year
- 7,021 donors
- One single donor can potentially save 8 people's lives
- Tissue donation : 50 people's lives can be improved
