2019, Number 1
Med Crit 2019; 33 (1)
Impact of success in transplants due to maintenance of organs in intensive therapy, apropos of the first multiorgan donation in Chiapas, case report
Aguilar FG, Muguerza LA, Pérez TJM, Espinosa PJA, Pérez CF, Lozano OJ, Ortega MMI, Reyes VGA
Language: Spanish
References: 7
Page: 45-49
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ABSTRACT
There is a high need of organs for transplantation in Chiapas and there is no previous registration of multiorgan donation for transplant purposes in the state.Case report: A 19 year old man with probably brain death due to traumatic brain injury treated at IMSS and unable to transfer to third level hospitals, the Chiapanecan interinstitutional support network was coordinated and in «Ciudad Salud», brain death was diagnosed, the national network of transplants was activated and the teams would arrive late for procurement, the donor stayed in Intensive Care Unit where their general conditions were maintained in optimal conditions, the donation was successful thanks to the multidisciplinary support.
Conclusion: In Chiapas, the interinstitutional coordination network and multidisciplinary support were key for the first multiorgan donation for transplant purposes, the management in intensive care was crucial for the success of the donation.
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