A patient may be considered a candidate for donation after cardiac death (DCD) if his or her heart is predicted to cease functioning within what period of time after removal from mechanical support?

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A patient may be considered a candidate for donation after cardiac death (DCD) if his or her heart is predicted to cease functioning within 90 minutes after removal from mechanical support. This time period provides enough time for the patient's organs to be recovered and transplanted into a recipient.

A Patient May Be Considered a Candidate for Donation After