CTP Organ Recovery & Procurement Logistics

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Chartered aircraft

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

24–36 hours

Answer

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.

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CTP Organ Recovery & Procurement Logistics