Role of nurse in organ donation, retrievel and banking
Nurses play a vital role in organ donation, from facilitating potential donors to supporting families. They begin by identifying potential donors and managing their care until donation. Nurses guide families through the difficult process, obtain consent, and initiate the donor protocol according to hospital policy. After retrieval, organs are preserved and transported to recipients. Nurses coordinate multiple teams and care for donors and recipients through all stages of donation and transplantation. Their role is critical in this complex process.
Role of nurse in organ donation, retrievel and banking
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opic – Roleof nurse in organ donation, retrieval and
banking
( Bsc .nursing 2 year )
RAKCON
2.
Introduction
 Nurses arethe one who facilitates coping of patients and families . Since nurse plays a vital role in
the last stage of patient , starting from the detection of potential donors to maintaining their self
determination ,their role is irreplaceable during the entire procedure.
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Definition
 Organ donation– it is the donation of biological tissue / organ of
human body ( living or dead ) to a recipient in need . Organs you
can donate Include kidney ,heart ,liver , pancreas ,intestine and
lungs
 Organ retrieval - it is the procedure of recovering biological
tissue / organ from a living donor ,brainstem dead donor or
patients after a declared circulatory death .
 Organ banking – it is the preservation of donated biological
tissue /organ .Technological advancements are trying their
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Historical perspective
 Thisnoble act had its beginning in the 17 century .In 1972 Alexis
Crrel developed the techniques for surgical suturing and vascular
anastomosis that opened the pathway to solid organ
transplantation. Although many attempts at kidney transplantation
was made in the early 1900s it was not untill 1954 that Merrel and
Murray performed the first successful kidney transplant between
two twin identical brothers .In 1970 the relationship between donor
and recipient histocompatibility in the role of acute rejection was
recognised .With current success and survival statistics these
procedures are no longer deemed experimental. Much success is
due to the availability of new immunosuppressive therapies,
advances in organ preservation ,improved surgical techniques and
the recognition of risk factors .
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Evaluation for donation
GeneralEvaluation :
1. Complete medical and physical assessment
2. Psychiatric and social evaluation
3. Laboratory studies
4. Virology and microbiology profile testing
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Kidney
1. Blood tests
2.Urine analysis
3. Glomerular filtration rate
determination
4. Renal ultrasound
5. Kidney ureter bladder radiographic
series
Heart
1.Hemodynamic evaluation
2.History of smoking
3.History of cardiac arrest
4.Two dimensional
echocardiography
5.Cardiac catheterization
Liver
1. Ultrasound of liver and biliary tree
2. Pulmonary and cardiac evaluation
3. CT scan of head
4. Series of blood tests
5. Pre cutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
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General contraindication
1. Presenceof active systemic infection.
2. HIV / AIDS
3. Malignant disease ( except skin cancer)
4. Active peptic ulcer disease
5. Active abuse of alcohol and other substances
6. Severe damage to organ organ system ( othr than to be
tansplanted)
7. Demonstration of past / current inability to comply
8. Lack of a functional support system
9. Lack of sufficient financial resources to pay for surgery,
hospitalization ,medication and follow up care .
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Organ / tissuepreservation
 Conditions for preservation :
1. Simple hypothermia- 2-8°C
2. Deep preservation-70°C
3. Cryopreservation-0.5-5°C
4. Lyophilization- removal of water of said organ or tissue,
this is useful in long storage .
The common preoperativeprocedure
 While procurement coordinator manages and coordinates the
donor process , the clinical transplant coordinator manages and
coordinates the preparation of recipient.
1. Blood work
2. Administering preoperative medicines
3. Shaving and preparing skin for surgery
4. Immunological status
5. Medical necessity for transplantation
6. Surgical feasibility of procedure
7. Psychological suitability
8. Assessment of previous medical records .
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Kidney
 A kidneytransplant is a surgical procedure to place a kidney from a living
or deceased donor into a person whose kidneys are longer function
properly .It is done during end stage renal disease (ESRD) when changes in
diet , regular medications etc cease to work
Complications
1. Hypertension
2. Infection
3. Bleeding
4. Blockage of blood vessels to new
kidney
5. Leakage of urine or blockage of urine in
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Heart
Reasons why peoplereceive heart tranplants are because they
have :Dilated cardiomyopathy, severe coronary artery disease with
scarred heart tissue from a heart attack , birth defects of the heart
Complications :
1. Blood clots
2. Kidney damage
3. Angia
4. Coronary artery disease
5. Osteoporosis
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Liver
 When liverfails due to diseae or injury , biliary atresia, urea cycle disorders etc
doctor recommend a liver tranplant .
Complications:
1. Bile duct complications
2. Venous thrombosis
3. Bile leak
4. Vascular stricture
5. Malignancy
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Lungs
 Lung transplantis advised in case of Copd , pulmonary fibrosis ,emphysema
when general medicines don’t improve the general condition .
Complications :
1. Kidney damage
2. Diabetes
3. Stomach problems
4. Cancer ( immunosuppressants )
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The common postoperativeprocedure
 Deep breathing exercises
 Induction therapy
 Regular recording of blood pressure and fluid status
 Pain management
 Self care : post operative education
 Schedule of return appointment
 Home are nurse to provide wound care , perform IV infusions and other measures
 Follow up care
 Routine dental and ophthalmic examination
 Communication with referring physician is very important
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Organ retrieval
 Multipleorgan procurement or retrieval of more than one type of organ from a single donor
it’s a standard practice . As many as 4 separate surgical teams may be present in the operating
, each focusing on the recovery of a single organ . After a midline incision is made , disscetion
of organ occurs .
 Once cross clamping of aorta is done and cardioplegia is begun , the heart is removed . Then
lungs ,liver and finally kidneys are retrieved .
 The organs are preserved in a cold storage solution selected by the tranplant center. Examples
of such soln are University of Wisconsin soln , Euro Collins soln , Belzers soln packed in ice
and transported in a cooler to recipient . For successful transplantation , the timing of organ
removal and preparation of recipient is essential .
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Organ banking
 Organand tissue banks recover , process , store and distribute human
organs , bone and tissue for tranplantation .Donations are made from
people who agree to donate upon their death .
 Organ retrieval banking organisation , a nodal centre for the country
has been set up at AIIMS , New Delhi with a purpose of encouraging
organ donations fair and equitable distribution and optimum
utilisation of human organs .
 This organisation is maintaining the waiting list of terminally ill
patients requiring transplants , donor registration ,matching of
recipients with donor , creating awareness etc
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Related issues
 Cost– the average costs for surgical procedure + 5 year post
transplantation expenses may not be affordable by all .In foreign countries
medical expenses are covered by mandatory insurance and various
coverage packages .
 Shortage of organ donors – this is most significant limitation of
transplantation.As of Nov 2007 no. Of clients waiting are as follows :
1. 74,066 for a kidney
2. 2880 for a heart
3. 17,141 for a liver
4. 2814 for a lung
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Contd
Ethical consideration –many moral and ethical issues surround
tranplantation. Religious and cultural customs related to death and
organ donations and tranplantations create challenges for health
professionals. As ways to increase the organ donor pool are explored
additional ethical dilemmas may be encountered .
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Role of nurse
Nurses are often primary care givers in final stages of a
patient
 They guide and counsel family through this difficult and
heart wrenching process
 Their first obligation should be well being of the patients
 Nurse plays an important role in organ donation and
recovery
 Early detection of a potential donor
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Contd
 Nurse beginsto focus on managing the clients until donation is
completed.( Infection control, hydration , oxygenation ,etc)
 Diagnosing brain death
 Obtaining family consent
 Managing donor till donation is complete
 Initation of organ donor process should proceed according to
hospital policy .
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Criteria for becominga donor
 He / she must be in goodphysical and mental health
 At least 18 years old
 Be willing to donate
 Be well informed
 Have good support system
 Can be fromany community
 Brainstemdead person is a potential donor
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Organisational set upfor organ donation
in delhi
 National biomaterial centre has been established at National Organ
and Tissue Transplant Organisation ( NOTTO) safdarjung hospital ,
New Delhi an organisation under directorate general of health
services , ministry of health and family welfare Govt. Of India and
is fully functional .
 More than 100 NGOs are present in Delhi playing a vital role in
organ donation .
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Research
 Organ transplantationoffers a unique chance to extend and saves lives and
improve the health of those in need . The no. Of organ transplants has grown
steadily over the past 65 years,with more than 750,000 transplants conducted in
United States since 1988.
 Overall support for organ donation remains high (90.4%)&belief in the benefits of
organ donation also remains high (85.1%). However these have both decreased
slightly since 2012 . At the same time concerns about organ donation such as that a
loved one ‘s body will be disfigured or that doctors are less likely to save a
registered organ donors life has risen significantly since 2012..
 Respondents were less likely to express willingness to donate while living & less
likely to donate their hands and or face .
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Summary
Nursing care oftransplant patient is both challenging and rewarding .With
thorough understanding of the end stage disease process and its
manifestation the organ donation , recovery process and its banking the
nurse has the unique ability to work as the member of interdisciplinary team
caring for group of clients .
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Conclusion
 The nurseserves as a primary care provider , client
advocate and a liasion with other team members . So
the role of nurse in organ donation , retrieval and
banking is unique and irreplaceable during the entire
procedure.