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1The organisation of the human body

TRANSPLANTS AND ORGAN DONATION

Biology and Geology 3. Secondary Education

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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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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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The relatives are consulted about the deceased’s wishes about to organ donation.

3. THE DEAD PERSON’S WISHES

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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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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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1Transplants and organ donation

Biology and Geology 3. Secondary Education

When the organs arrive at the hospital, they are transplanted into the recipient.

7. TRANSPLANTATION