When could kidneys,liver,and lungs be procured for transplantation from a patient with anticipated cardiac arrest?

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If circulatory arrest is anticipated within minutes of withdrawal of ventilatory support,organ donation may be possible.In that situation,the organ procurement center is contacted and recovery surgeons are notified and present in a nearby operating room at the time of extubation.If circulatory arrest occurs within 30 to 60 minutes,kidneys,livers,and lungs may be procured for transplantation.

When Could Kidneys,liver,and Lungs Be Procured for Transplantation from a Patient