Module 3: Medical Management of Organ Donors following Determination of Death by Neurologic Criteria (DNC)

Learning Objectives:

Describe investigations required to ensure medical suitability of organs recovered for transplantation. Including the importance of routine and ongoing investigations, assessment for potential infections and organ specific interventions to help determine medical suitability.
Discuss the pathophysiology behind hemodynamic instability in the organ donor
Identify appropriate blood pressure targets for potential donors
Develop an approach to manage hypovolemic shock, distributive shock and left ventricular dysfunction in the potential organ donor
Understand how to implement the most current Canadian guidelines for medical management of the neurologically deceased organ donor.

This curriculum has been developed by Canadian Blood Services in collaboration with Trillium Gift of Life Network, the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, and many generous volunteers from the Canadian Critical Care community.

Learners can submit certificates of completion for professional accreditation or continuing education units.