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1The organisation of the human body
TRANSPLANTS AND ORGAN DONATION
Biology and Geology 3. Secondary Education
UNIDAD
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1Transplants and organ donation
Biology and Geology 3. Secondary Education
1. THE START OF THE PROCESS
a) A possible donor, who is believed to be brain dead, is identified in a hospital.
b) The National Transplant Organisation is informed.
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3UNIT
1Transplants and organ donation
Biology and Geology 3. Secondary Education
2. VERIFICATION OF BRAIN DEATH
Complementary medical examinations are carried out in order to verify brain death.
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1Transplants and organ donation
Biology and Geology 3. Secondary Education
The relatives are consulted about the deceased’s wishes about to organ donation.
3. THE DEAD PERSON’S WISHES
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1Transplants and organ donation
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While the brain death is being verified, a recipient for the organs is found, in accordance with a waiting list.
4. FINDING A RECIPIENT
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Once the organs have been assigned, they are extracted from the dead patient.
5. EXTRACTION OF THE ORGANS
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1Transplants and organ donation
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6. TRANSPORTATION OF THE ORGANS
The organs are transported to the hospital where they are going to be used in special equipment which guarantees that they are perfectly conserved.
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