Accident - Tissue - Deceased Donors

Essential information

Includes

Trauma

Obligatory

If there is significant trauma, in particular penetrating trauma:

Refer to a Designated Medical Officer.

If the donor is accepted the rationale must be documented.

Discretionary

Eyes:

If eyes uninvolved, accept.

See if relevant

Additional information

Blunt chest trauma can result in damage to cardiovascular tissue.

An open wound or other source of infection is a risk for tissues becoming contaminated.