title: Current research on organ donor management.
abstract: A shortage of organs is available for transplantation, with 116,000 patients on the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network for Organ Sharing wait list. Because the demand for organs outweighs the supply, considerable care must be taken to maximize the number of organs transplanted per donor and optimize the quality of recovered organs. Studies designed to determine optimal donor management therapies are limited, and this research has many challenges. Although evidenced-based guidelines for managing potential organ donors do not exist, research in this area is increasing. This article reviews the existing literature and highlights recent trials that can guide management.
authors.affiliation: Portland VA Medical Center, Oregon Health & Science University, PO Box 1034/Mail Code P3ANES, Portland, OR 97207, USA.
authors.forename: Mitchell
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sally
authors.forename: Darren
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Malinoski
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D014019:Tissue Donors; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement
keywords: Donor management goals; Graft outcomes; Organ donation; Organ donor management; Transplantation