Ethical issues in organ donation and transplantation: are we helping a few at the expense of many?

Article Abstract:

Ethical problems surround organ donation and transplantation. The most appropriate context for discussing these issues is within the concept of universal health care. Most Americans support universal care, but few can agree on a definition. The high cost of transplantation and low numbers of persons benefiting from transplants exclude this benefit from most health plans. Implementing universal health care would increase organ availability while decreasing the number of eligible recipients.

Ethical aspects, Donation of organs, tissues, etc., Medical ethics, Tissue donation

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Respiratory care of the postoperative lung transplantation patient

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Guidelines and considerations are presented for the respiratory care of the lung transplantation patient after surgery. Potential complications discussed include early graft failure from reperfusion injury, hemodynamic instability, bleeding, and infection secondary to immunosuppressant therapy. Also discussed are nursing care issues, including ventilatory management, airway management, clearance of secretions, patient positioning, pain control, and chest tube monitoring.

Care and treatment, Methods, Organ transplant recipients, Lungs, Lung transplantation, Respiratory intensive care

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Liver transplantation and nursing care in Israel

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The success rate of liver transplants at the Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem has grown over the last two decades. Improved nursing techniques and patient preparation are the cause. Because of the small population size of Israel, many chronic patients wait a long time for transplants and need supportive nursing.

Israel, Liver, Liver transplantation

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