Last hours of an organ donor

A patient declared dead before an organ donation brought up an interesting perspective. This concept of classifying dead patients as ‘ASA 6’ was originally thought unnecessary until the definition of death shifted in the late 1960s. The narrative takes us through the emotionally poignant journey of preserving dignity through anesthesia despite the patient being deceased. The future implications of AI replacing personal care during organ retrievals are explored, painting a cold, impersonal picture that could discourage potential donors. The growing trend of donation after circulatory death raises ethical concerns with the use of medicines that may unintentionally hasten the donor’s death.

https://aeon.co/essays/the-tenderness-of-medical-care-in-an-organ-donors-last-hours

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