Name That Transplant
What is the most common organ transplant?
The kidney
One organ donor can save up to how many lives?8 lives
8 lives
What is the biggest and most obvious benefit of organ donation?
Saving lives
What are the two types of donors?
Living and deceased
What is the least commonly transplanted organ?
The intestines
A single donor can improve the lives of how many people by donating tissues and corneas?
75 people
What is one benefit of organ donation for the Health Care System?
Money saving
What is an essential step to keep the organ usable for transplant?
Keep oxygen going through them
What organ can be split and transplanted to two patients?
the liver
What organs can be given by a living donor?
Lungs, liver, and kidney
A person who receives a kidney transplant will no longer need what?
Dialysis
What are the two steps to becoming a donor?
Sign your health insurance card and inform your loved ones
What organ is most commonly transplanted with the kidney?
The pancreas
How many hours do doctors have to transplant a heart?
4 to 8 hours
Sometimes, organ donation is not about saving a life but ____________ someone’s life.
Improving
Name two medical factors used in determining who receives an organ transplant.
Size of organ, blood type, degree of illness, etc.
Blood stem cells are the crucial element responsible for what type of transplant?
Bone marrow transplants
Can Colombians donate their organs after death, and what law regulates this process?
Yes, Colombians can donate their organs after death. Organ donation is regulated by Law 1805 of 2016, which presumes consent unless a person has formally opted out.
How can organ donation help the deceased’s family?
It helps with the grieving process
Kidney transplants are more successful when the donor and recipient are from the same ________ or ________ background.
Racial or ethnic