Organ transplantationSome 300 people in Sweden die every year under such circumstances that a transplantation could be possible. Only about half of these will become donators. |
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A person whose organs may be transplanted has to die of total infarct of the brain, whilst connected to a respirator on an intensive care unit. This circumstance is essential for the organs not to suffer injuries due to lack of oxygen. |
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The respirator provides the organs with oxygen after the person has died. | |
© Harry Peronius |