Quality Control & Safety Procedures Flashcards

Which temperature range is considered acceptable for perfusate storage prior to organ procurement?

Answer: 2°C to 8°C

Perfusates must be stored at 2°C to 8°C to maintain sterility and chemical stability prior to use.

A transplant coordinator notices the cold ischemia time is approaching the upper limit. What is the FIRST action to take?

Answer: Notify the transplant surgeon immediately

Approaching cold ischemia time limits requires immediate surgeon notification so transplant timing decisions can be expedited.

Which documentation is MOST critical to verify before releasing an organ for transplantation?

Answer: Donor serology results and crossmatch compatibility

Serology results and crossmatch compatibility are essential safety verifications that directly affect recipient outcomes.

When inspecting a kidney prior to packaging, you notice a small cortical laceration. What is the correct procedure?

Answer: Document the finding and notify the transplant center before shipping

All anatomical abnormalities must be documented and communicated to the transplant center to allow informed acceptance decisions.

Which parameter is monitored to assess organ viability during hypothermic machine perfusion (HMP)?

Answer: Renal vascular resistance

Renal vascular resistance during HMP is a key indicator of organ viability and perfusion quality.

What is the purpose of the 'back-table' inspection in organ procurement?

Answer: To assess organ anatomy, quality, and prepare it for transplantation

Back-table inspection involves dissecting and evaluating the organ's anatomy and quality before it is transplanted into the recipient.

Which action best prevents contamination during organ packaging?

Answer: Using a sterile field and triple-bag technique

A sterile field combined with triple-bag packaging minimizes microbial contamination risk during organ transport.