Tag: organ donation
What Drives Organ Donation Decisions in the ICU?
Despite the lifesaving potential of organ transplantation, a severe shortage of available organs persists worldwide. Because the family members of intensive care unit (ICU) patients hold the critical power of consent, understanding... read more
Organ and Tissue Donation Education for Critical Care Residents
Qualitative data corroborated that residents need more exposure to clinical cases, especially regarding DCD donors. A standardized education curriculum would be beneficial for all residents within the ICU. Developing a better... read more
The Encore: A Memoir in Three Acts
The remarkable true story of acclaimed opera singer Charity Tillemann-Dick, who received not one but two double lung transplants and went from struggling to draw a single breath to singing at the most prestigious venues in... read more
Clinicians’ Perception and Experience of Organ Donation From Brain-Dead Patients
ICU clinicians are primarily involved in organ donation after brain death of ICU patients. Their perceptions of organ donation may affect outcomes. Our objective was to describe ICU clinician’s perceptions and experience... read more
