When a person is determined to be brain dead, and organ donation approved, it is my understanding that ventilation and other methods continue to be used to keep the blood flowing through the organs. What would be the effect on the organs if life support were first withdrawn to allow the person to die in every sense of the word? How much would be lost if organs were then harvested?
I ask because I think I'd be more comfortable allowing donation after a loved one's heart had stopped beating. Strange, because I had a son die at 15 for lack of enough hearts. Still, I want to know.
2006-06-30
19:42:07
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LazlaHollyfeld
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