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Organ Donation

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs)11 regions in US, each have many OPOs, therefore there are many waiting lists for same organ throughout the country. Basic Donation List Info. Computer system generates list of potential candidates based on many factor

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Organ Donation

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    1. Britta, Becky, Alex, Anne, Tuyen, Erin, & Angelica Organ Donation

    2. United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) 11 regions in US, each have many OPOs, therefore there are many waiting lists for same organ throughout the country Basic Donation List Info

    3. Computer system generates list of potential candidates based on many factors OPO finds match from UNOS list and contacts surgeon If match can’t be made, expanded locally, then UNOS region, then nationally What happens when an organ becomes available?

    4. Placed on list depending on length of time and degree of illness Degree of illness determined by status code Status 1: in ICU, will live less than 7 days Status 2: in hospital, can’t be discharged Status 3: require frequent outpatient care Status 4: in holding pattern Liver Lists as an Example

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