Transplantation and the Trauma Surgeon
Author
Cunningham, Paul R. G.; Foil, M. Beth
Abstract
The number of satisfactory vascular organs suitable for organ transplantation can be increased appreciably by a close working relationship between traumatologists and transplant surgeons. Benefits will derive from more precise and rapid field management of braininjured patients, with subsequent appropriate stabilization. If brain death is declared, prompt referral for organ donation with optimal management should result in well-functioning organs for transplantation. A defined team approach with well-defined protocols could solve most of the medical and moral dilemmas. Compassionate emotional support should be provided for families, particularly minorities, and should extend to inexperienced staff. Underlying these goals are a strong institutional commitment to staff education and an understanding of the lifesaving role that organ transplantation can play.
suitable for organ transplantation can be increased appreciably by a close working relationship between traumatologists and transplant surgeons. Benefits will derive from more precise and rapid field management of braininjured patients, with subsequent appropriate stabilization. If brain death is declared, prompt referral for organ donation with optimal management should result in well-functioning organs for transplantation. A defined team approach with well-defined protocols could solve most of the medical and moral dilemmas. Compassionate emotional support should be provided for families, particularly minorities, and should extend to inexperienced staff. Underlying these goals are a strong institutional commitment to staff education and an understanding of the lifesaving role that organ transplantation can play.
Subject
Date
1990-11
Citation:
APA:
Cunningham, Paul R. G., & Foil, M. Beth. (November 1990).
Transplantation and the Trauma Surgeon.
Journal of the National Medical Association,
82(11),
769-
771. Retrieved from
http://hdl.handle.net/10342/3002
MLA:
Cunningham, Paul R. G., and Foil, M. Beth.
"Transplantation and the Trauma Surgeon". Journal of the National Medical Association.
82:11. (769-771),
November 1990.
September 21, 2023.
http://hdl.handle.net/10342/3002.
Chicago:
Cunningham, Paul R. G. and Foil, M. Beth,
"Transplantation and the Trauma Surgeon," Journal of the National Medical Association 82, no.
11 (November 1990),
http://hdl.handle.net/10342/3002 (accessed
September 21, 2023).
AMA:
Cunningham, Paul R. G., Foil, M. Beth.
Transplantation and the Trauma Surgeon. Journal of the National Medical Association.
November 1990;
82(11):
769-771.
http://hdl.handle.net/10342/3002. Accessed
September 21, 2023.
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Publisher
East Carolina University