Do you afraid to donated your organ? Do you know that it could save life. Most of us afraid to donate our organ because misunderstanding about the concept of donor. The misconception make recipient can’t get donation. It is need to correct as many people need the organ to continue their life.
As all the religions of the world endorse donation after death so it is not an excuse to not donate your organ. In this entry, I’ll share some basic information about organ donation from one of broucher I get from hospital.
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WHAT IS ORGAN DONATION
Organ donation is the process of donating one’s body parts after death for that purpose of transplantation.
WHAT IS TRANSPLANTATION
Organ transplantation is an operation which involves the replacement of organs and tissues from a donor who has died to a recipient in need.
Organ transplantation helps save the lives of organ and tissue recipients to enable them to lead healthier lives.
WHEN ARE THE ORGANS AND TISSUES REMOVED
The process of removing the organs and tissues may only be carried out after two registered doctors have confirmed the death of donor. The doctors involved in the certification of death are not involved in the transplant operation.
WHAT ARE THE ORGANS AND TISSUES THAT CAN BE DONATED
Organ donation ( refer to your country medical law)
Organs
1. Heart
2. Lungs
3. Liver
4. Kidneys
5. Pancreas
Tissues
1. Heart valves
2. Bone
3. Skin
4. Cornea
HOW ARE THE ORGANS REMOVED
The process of organ and tissue donation involves a sterile surgical operation undertaken by a skilled team of surgeons. The removal of organs and tissues will not cause any mutilation or disfiguration of the body. Following the removal of the organs and tissues, the surgical wound will be closed leaving no physical disfiguration. The donor is treated with utmost respect and dignity as in operation.
For more information, go to your nearest medical healthcare.
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