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Organ Recovery & Procurement Logistics Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary role of a procurement coordinator during the organ recovery process?

    Answer: Coordinate timing and communication between the donor hospital, OPO, and transplant centers

    The procurement coordinator's primary function is to synchronize logistics among the donor hospital, OPO, and receiving transplant centers to minimize ischemia time.

  2. Which organization manages the national organ waiting list and allocation policies in the United States?

    Answer: United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)

    UNOS operates the OPTN under contract with HRSA and is responsible for managing the national transplant waiting list and setting allocation policies.

  3. Cold ischemia time in organ procurement is defined as the period from:

    Answer: Organ cooling/flushing with preservation solution to reperfusion in the recipient

    Cold ischemia time begins when the organ is cooled by flushing with preservation solution and ends when blood flow is restored in the recipient.

  4. For urgent long-distance organ transport in the US, which method is most commonly used to maintain scheduling control and minimize transit time?

    Answer: Chartered aircraft

    Chartered aircraft are preferred for long-distance organ transport because they offer flexible scheduling and minimize delays compared to commercial flights.

  5. What is the generally accepted maximum cold ischemia time for a kidney to preserve acceptable transplant outcomes?

    Answer: 24–36 hours

    Kidneys can typically tolerate 24–36 hours of cold ischemia, though outcomes are best with shorter times; this is longer than heart or liver tolerance.

  6. After brain death is declared, what is the correct first step in organ procurement logistics?

    Answer: Notify the Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)

    The OPO must be notified first after brain death declaration because they coordinate all subsequent procurement, allocation, and logistical activities.

  7. Which document must accompany an organ during transport to ensure proper chain of custody and correct delivery?

    Answer: Organ-specific transport label with unique identifier and match data

    Each organ must travel with a transport label containing a unique identifier and match data to ensure accurate tracking and verification throughout the chain of custody.