Cardiac Transplantation in Infants

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Death is Not the End of Life

Things I know about heart transplants:

  • Hospitals don’t decide which organs are suitable for donation. The Organ Procurement and Transplant Network makes that decision.

  • When death is imminent, the hospital is required to contact the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network before:
    • Withdrawing ventilation

    • Speaking with the family regarding options
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