Author Question: Procured organs are placed in sterile containers and packed with dry ice to decrease ischemia. ... (Read 5 times)

xroflmao · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Procured organs are placed in sterile containers and packed with dry ice to decrease ischemia.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Which of the following criteria must a patient be evaluated for and meet before being cleared to donate a heart for transplantation?

a. No previous evidence of viral infections
b. No evidence of hypertension
c. No medications or illicit drug use history
d. Similar body size

coyin · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
Dry ice is not used for organ preservation. Crushed ice is acceptable.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A suitable heart-beating cadaver donor must be approximately the same weight and size as the recipient, have a blood type compatible with the recipient, and have no evidence of cardiac disease. Donors are usually younger than 40 years, but exceptions may be made. Optimum preservation of the donor heart is crucial so that it can resume full activity after transplantation.