There are two different types of organ donation – living organ donation and cadaver donations. Organs from patients who are brain dead are called cadaver donations. Organs which can be harvested include – heart, eye, liver, lungs, kidneys, etc. Brain death usually occurs six to ten minutes after cardiac arrest and the person can be kept on ventilator support (so all other bodily functions are running) till the organs can be retrieved.
Dr. Nisha Varadarajan spent 27 years as an emergency physician in Chennai, witnessing life and death up close. But nothing prepared her for the night she found herself on the other side of the hospital bed when a sudden accident and a final wish turned personal tragedy into a life-saving story of organ donation.
A devoted wife and mother, the woman tragically lost her life in a road accident. Yet, in a remarkable act of generosity, her family chose to donate her organs, saving the lives of multiple individuals.
By dispelling misconceptions, we can encourage more people to register as organ donors, saving countless lives.
When you donate organs, you give a new lease of life to someone who is suffering from a chronic disease.
In India, there are multiple organizations and initiatives to educate the public about organ donation and raise awareness of its importance.
Every deceased individual has the potential to save up to eight lives by donating vital organs. On World Organ Donation Day, let us spread awareness to bridge the disparity between the number of patients needing transplants and the available organs in India.
Promoting the Life-Saving Power of Organ Donation through a Successful Pediatric Liver Transplant.
The ability to consider multiple variables simultaneously allows for a more comprehensive evaluation of donor-recipient pairs, aiding transplant teams in making informed decisions.
Through collective efforts, the nation can pave the way for a brighter, healthier future for those awaiting transplants, emphasizing the critical role of awareness in this life-saving endeavour.
Organ donation is a life-saving act that involves the transplantation of organs from a deceased or living donor to someone in need. Here are some facts about organ donation that you should know.
Lesser-known organ transplants offer new hope for patients.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the demand for organ transplants far surpasses the supply, creating a crisis that affects patients and their families worldwide.
On World Organ Donation Day, a Renal Transplant Surgeon shares some must-follow tips that kidney donors should follow to maintain their quality of life and avoid health risks.
Dr Gaurav Gupta shares some other things to keep in mind to make sure you are eligible for donation.
Living donors constitute about 85% of all donors in India. Read on to find out if alcoholics and smokers are eligible for organ donation.
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Donating organs is always a good deed but there are some organs which you can donate when you are alive and there are some other organs that you can donate after a person has passed away.
People who need organs have life-threatening illnesses. A single deceased donor can save up to eight people's lives.
As per reports, women across many cultures identify strongly with the idea of self-sacrificing for loved ones.
Dr. Nisha Varadarajan spent 27 years as an emergency physician in Chennai, witnessing life and death up close. But nothing prepared her for the night she found herself on the other side of the hospital bed when a sudden accident and a final wish turned personal tragedy into a life-saving story of organ donation.
A devoted wife and mother, the woman tragically lost her life in a road accident. Yet, in a remarkable act of generosity, her family chose to donate her organs, saving the lives of multiple individuals.
Every deceased individual has the potential to save up to eight lives by donating vital organs. On World Organ Donation Day, let us spread awareness to bridge the disparity between the number of patients needing transplants and the available organs in India.
Promoting the Life-Saving Power of Organ Donation through a Successful Pediatric Liver Transplant.
The ability to consider multiple variables simultaneously allows for a more comprehensive evaluation of donor-recipient pairs, aiding transplant teams in making informed decisions.
Through collective efforts, the nation can pave the way for a brighter, healthier future for those awaiting transplants, emphasizing the critical role of awareness in this life-saving endeavour.
Organ donation is a life-saving act that involves the transplantation of organs from a deceased or living donor to someone in need. Here are some facts about organ donation that you should know.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the demand for organ transplants far surpasses the supply, creating a crisis that affects patients and their families worldwide.
On World Organ Donation Day, a Renal Transplant Surgeon shares some must-follow tips that kidney donors should follow to maintain their quality of life and avoid health risks.
Dr Gaurav Gupta shares some other things to keep in mind to make sure you are eligible for donation.
Living donors constitute about 85% of all donors in India. Read on to find out if alcoholics and smokers are eligible for organ donation.
People who need organs have life-threatening illnesses. A single deceased donor can save up to eight people's lives.
As per reports, women across many cultures identify strongly with the idea of self-sacrificing for loved ones.
An organ transplant can both lengthen and improve the quality of a person's life. A single deceased donor can save up to eight lives.
The family of a 52-year-old woman saves lives by mass donating organs with her consent soon after she was declared as 'brain dead', by doctors.
India is far behind other developing countries in terms of organ donation, and the major reason behind this is lack of public awareness.
Organ donation is one of the most important medical practices that can give people a new lease of life. Here's how a 28-year-old was able to fight his way through serious health conditions.
Dr Gaurav Gupta shares why organ donation is yet a battle to win.
By dispelling misconceptions, we can encourage more people to register as organ donors, saving countless lives.
When you donate organs, you give a new lease of life to someone who is suffering from a chronic disease.
In India, there are multiple organizations and initiatives to educate the public about organ donation and raise awareness of its importance.
Lesser-known organ transplants offer new hope for patients.
Inaccurate information and myths about organ donation are stopping people from becoming a donor. We debunk some of common myths on World Organ Donation Day.
Many famous celebrities and politicians have pledged to donate their organs after death and also appealed to the public to join the cause of organ donation.
Amitabh Bachchan, Rajnikanth, Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra and other celebrities who have pledged to donate their organs.
If you are someone who also wants to know about the importance of Organ Donation then this video is just for you. As in this video, our doctor Dr. Vivek Vij, Liver Transplant And Surgical Gastroenterology will tell you the significance of Organ Donation.
Straight from the heart of organ recipients -- struggles, operation to living healthy....
Donating organs is always a good deed but there are some organs which you can donate when you are alive and there are some other organs that you can donate after a person has passed away.
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