title: The perioperative nurse and the organ donation experience.
abstract: Most OR nurses whether veteran or novice have had some exposure to organ donation; however, few are aware of what occurs outside of the surgical setting. This article provides an overview of the entire donation process, from the hours before the procedure to the steps needed for successful recovery. Particular attention is given to the care of the donor family members, both preoperatively and postrecovery.
authors.affiliation: Lifelink of Georgia, Atlanta, USA.
authors.forename: K T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Lilly
authors.forename: V L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Langley
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003142:Communication; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000458:organization & administration; D014019:Tissue Donors / Q000523:psychology*; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*