Master Title Donate Life An Overview of Organ

Master Title Donate Life: An Overview of Organ, Tissue and Eye Donation from Donate Life Wisconsin

The Importance Of Organ, Tissue Master Title. And Eye Donation Registered Donors • Registered donors have the power to save lives • Registering as a donor is a charitable act with no cost • Registered donors have legally authorized their gift Recipients • Organ donation gives recipients a second chance at life • Tissue and eye donation gives recipients the ability to heal, freedom from pain or the ability to see again Donors And Their Families • A family receives some comfort during their time of grief when a loved one is able to be a donor • Families have some consolation that their loss helped save or improve the lives of others

The National Organ Transplant Challenge – Master Title Meeting The Need 117, 000 people on average are waiting for an organ transplant Nearly 98, 000 (83%) of the candidates need a kidney 2, 000 of those waiting are children ages 17 and younger 22 people on the waiting list die each day before receiving a transplant Data from U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2017 Every 10 minutes a candidate is added to the national waiting list 58% of the candidates people of color while these groups make up 37% of the U. S. population

The National Organ Transplant Challenge – Master Title Meeting The Need Based upon OPTN year-end data provided on 01/11/2017. This work was supported in part by Health Resources and Services Administration contract 234 -200537011 C. The content is the responsibility of the authors alone and does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U. S. Government.

The Supply Of Donor Organs Master Title Does Not Meet The Need Despite advances in medicine and technology there continues to be a gap between supply and demand. More progress is needed to ensure that all candidates have a chance to receive a transplant. Donation Potential – Fewer than 5% of people die in a hospital on a ventilator in a manner that allows for the potential of organ donation Lack of Knowledge and Awareness – More registered donors are needed providing first person legal authorization for organ, tissue and eye donation for transplant, research and education Disproportionately High Racial and Ethnic Need – African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Asians, Pacific Islanders and Native Americans are 3 times more likely than Caucasians to suffer from kidney disease leading to End Stage Renal Disease

The National. Master Organ Transplant Title Waiting List The national United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) waiting list is monitored by the federal government People waiting for an organ transplant are listed by their transplant center on the national organ transplant waiting list maintained by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) The UNOS waiting list is updated minute-by-minute—with new names added and the names of those transplanted or deceased removed Organs are given to the patients who are highest on the list and meet the requirements for a successful transplant of the donor organ: blood type tissue type body size other criteria Understand that organ donation is considered only after all efforts to save a patient’s life have been exhausted by the hospital medical team There are individuals of all ages, genders, and ethnicities on the National Organ Transplant Waiting List

The National. Master Organ Transplant Title Waiting List July 2017 Total Patients Waiting 117, 352* * Totals are less than the sums due to patients included in multiple categories. For the most up-to-date numbers visit: http: //optn. transplant. hrsa. gov/ Source: Organ Procurement and Transplant Network Data: 7/2/2017 2, 136*

Organ Transplant Waiting List Master Title Breakdown by Ethnic Group Nearly half of those waiting for lifesaving organ transplants in the U. S. are from multicultural communities. Source: Organ Procurement and Transplant Network Data

Donor Diversity Saves And Improves Lives in Master Title Multicultural Communities • Diversity is critical among those who register as organ, tissue and eye donors because it helps improve and save more lives in our communities • Transplant success rates increase when organs are matched between members of the same ethnic background • Think of your community and register as an organ donor at Donate. Life. Wisconsin. org or in Spanish Done. Vida. Wisconsin. org

Organs And Tissues That Can Be Donated Master Title

Reasons Why Lifesaving Organ Master Title Transplants Are Needed Heart - Congenital Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Valvular Heart Diseases Lung - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypertension, Congenital Defects Liver - Hepatitis, Biliary Disease, Tumors, Liver Cancer, Cirrhosis Kidney - Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, End Stage Renal Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease Pancreas - Type 1 Diabetes without Renal Disease, Hypoglycemic Unawareness, Pancreas after Kidney Transplant Small Intestines – Short Gut Syndrome, Severe Vascular Disease, Children with Intestinal Failure

Reasons Why Lifesaving Or Healing Master Title Tissue Transplants Are Needed Corneas – vision loss, cornea infection or injury Tendons and Ligaments – sports injuries such as replacing an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament); restore mobility for patients undergoing joint restoration Heart Valves – replace damaged heart valves Veins – coronary artery bypass surgery, repair damaged vessels to produce blood flow, create a hemodialysis fistula Skin – temporary biological “bandages” for burn victims, diabetic wound repair, mastectomy, rotator cuff reconstruction, and abdominal wall reinforcement Bones – replace or reconstruct bones destroyed by cancerous tumors, trauma or infection; used in dental, spine, and neck surgeries

The Differences Between Organ Donation Master Title And Tissue And Eye Donation Organ Donation • Organs may only be recovered if a patient dies while on a mechanical ventilator in a hospital—that occurs in fewer than 5% of all deaths • Organs must be properly preserved and quickly transplanted • Organ transplantation is a life-saving procedure Tissue and Eye Donation • Tissue recovery occurs within the first 24 hours after the heart stops beating • Tissues can be preserved for use at a later date so immediate transplantation is not necessary • Tissue donation is either a life-saving or lifeenhancing procedure, allowing people to live pain free with increased mobility or gain sight

Stages in. Master the Donation Title Process Organ, tissue and eye donation becomes an option only after all lifesaving efforts have been exhausted and death has been declared.

Wisconsin Online Donor Registry: Donate. Life. Wisconsin. org or Done. Vida. Wisconsin. org Master Title Provides a secure, online portal for Wisconsin residents aged 15½ years and older to legally register their donation decision Launched on March 29, 2010—those who received their donor dot on a driver’s license or state I. D. after March 29, 2010 are registered in the online registry A legal (first person authorization) for organ, tissue and eye donation for transplant, research and education for those 18 and older that next-of-kin is unable to overrule The donor dot on driver licenses or state I. D. ’s received prior to March 29, 2010 is a “statement of intent” to be an organ donor, however, this decision can be overruled by next-of-kin Minors under 18 years of age may still have their online donor registration overruled by their nextof-kin The registry saves lives! People document their donation decision and donation professionals have real-time access to those decisions, which saves valuable time.

Wisconsin State Donor Registry Master Title “Yes” Data Wisconsin Donor Registry April 2017 Our state is fortunate that close to 60% of eligible Wisconsinites 15½ and older have said “Yes!” to organ, tissue and eye donation for transplantation, research and education. Yet, there is still opportunity to educate and encourage others to register as donors. 56. 5% 43. 5% Blank Yes Organ, tissue and eye donation is an amazing gift of hope for those who are suffering with a life-threatening illness or serious disease.

How Can Registering Master Title As A Donor Affect Me? First, we can become ill or injured at any time and a transplanted organ or tissue would be part of the treatment. Second, consider if you had a family member or friend who suffers with one of these medical issues… • end stage organ failure • severe burns over a large percentage of their body • bone cancer and limb amputation was discussed • cornea damage and is legally blind Wouldn’t you want the “gift of hope” with an organ, tissue or corneal transplant to be available for those in need? Register today @ Donate. Life. Wisconsin. org or in Spanish @ Done. Vida. Wisconsin. org!

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The Facts. Master About Organ Title. Donation Who can be a donor? Will doctors try to save me? Who decides if I become a donor? • Anyone can register • Age is not a barrier • Donation professionals review a patient’s medical record and social history to determine eligibility • Yes! • Doctors and medical teams will do all they can to save your life • Donation only occurs after a patient is declared dead • You legally authorize first person consent when you register on your state’s online registry, at the DMV or the national registry • When your decision isn’t documented in a state or national registry your next-of-kin decides

The Facts. Master About Organ Title. Donation Does donation disfigure the body? Does donation delay a funeral? Is there a cost to the donor or their family? • Open casket funerals can occur following donation • Organs are removed during a surgical procedure in an operating room • Areas where tissue donation occur are reconstructed and concealed by clothing • No • The act of donation doesn’t cause untimely delays for the funeral • The recovering agency ensures that the donor’s body is released to the funeral home on time • If you are a donor, your insurance or your family does not pay any bills or costs related to the donation • Your family does pay the cost of funeral expenses

The Facts. Master About Organ Title. Donation Are organs transplanted locally? • Yes, when there are local or regional recipients who match the organ and no other kidney waitlist patients in the U. S. who are a perfect match • Approximately 85 – 90% of all organs donated in Wisconsin are used for transplant in Wisconsin Do the wealthy or celebrities get priority for a transplant? • No, the national system ensures that a donor is matched with the best possible recipient with the most medical need and who has been waiting the longest • Race, gender, age, financial or celebrity status are not factors in determining recipients How do religions feel about organ donation? • Organ donation is consistent with the beliefs of widely-known religions who support donation as a charitable act • Please consult your faith leader if you are unsure about your religion’s position on organ donation

The Facts. Master About Organ Title. Donation Can you legally pay someone to donate an organ in the U. S? • Federal law prohibits the purchase and sale of organs for transplantation in the U. S. • The national system matching donor organs to recipients is regulated by the Federal Government Are the donor family and recipients able to meet? • Initial contacts are coordinated by the recovery organization to protect the confidentiality of the donor, donor family, and recipients • Meetings can be arranged if both parties sign a consent form to release their contact information What is the success rate for organ, tissue and eye donation? • The success rate for transplanted organs is 80 – 90% depending upon the type of organ and the type of donor (living or deceased) • Cornea transplant procedures experience a 95% success rate • There are over 1, 000 successful tissue transplants annually!

Talking About. Title Donation Master To show respect and sensitivity to the loved ones who gave the Gift of Hope to others through organ, tissue and eye donation, these are the approved* appropriate terms to use when speaking to the community, groups or the media: APPROPRIATE • • • Recover …. Recovery of … Donation of … INAPPROPRIATE • • • Harvest … Harvesting of … • Donated organs, tissues or corneas • Body parts • Deceased donor • Deceased donation • Cadaveric • Determine brain death • Death • Declare brain death • Legal death • Mechanical support • Ventilator support • Life support * Approved by the Donor Family Council of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)

What. Master Are My Next Title. Steps? Decide • Get the facts to answer your questions at www. Donate. Life. Wisconsin. org • Make an informed decision Document • Register at the Donate. Life. Wisconsin. org, in Spanish at Done. Vida. Wisconsin. org or at a Wisconsin DMV service center. • Registering ensures that your first person authorization is legally recorded Discuss • Talk to your family and share your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor so they’re aware of your feelings about organ donation • Those under 18 years of age may still have their donation decision overruled by their next-of-kin

Master. Hero Title. And Register! Become An Everyday Please consider joining your fellow Wisconsinites and register as an organ, tissue and eye donor! Register today @ Donate. Life. Wisconsin. org or in Spanish @ Done. Vida. Wisconsin. org!

Master Title for taking the time to learn more about the importance of organ, tissue and eye donation. One organ donor can save the lives of up to 8 people and enhance the lives of up to 75 people with the gift of tissues and corneas – truly making a difference in the lives of many.