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"Delhi Pioneers Post-Mortem Blood Circulation for Organ Donation in Asia"
Doctors in Delhi have pioneered a groundbreaking procedure in Asia, restarting blood circulation post-mortem to enhance organ donation efforts, crucially preserving vital organs like the liver and kidneys.
- A medical team in Dwarka, Delhi, successfully performed Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) using ECMO to restart the circulatory system of a 55-year-old woman after she was declared dead.
- This innovative technique allows for improved organ donation opportunities in India, specifically focusing on preserving the liver and kidney for organ transplantation beyond traditional brain death criteria.
- The patient had been suffering from shortness of breath and was admitted to a hospital in Manipal, leading to the need for this revolutionary post-mortem organ donation procedure.
Why It Matters
This advancement in organ donation techniques in Asia represents a significant shift in potential organ transplantation practices, addressing the severe shortage of organs available for patients in need. The ability to preserve organs post-mortem opens new avenues for life-saving transplants.