Lung donation after medical assistance in dying at home
Andrew Healey, Marcelo Cypel, Helen Pyle, Caitlin Mills, Jodie Heffren, David R. Katz, Justin Smith, Robert T. Teranishi, Susan Lavery, Janice Beitel, Janet R. MacLean, Dwight Prodger, Shaf Keshavjee, Jonathan Yeung
Abstract
Organ donation after medical assistance in dying (MAID) has only been possible for patients having the MAID procedure performed at a hospital facility due to prohibitive warm ischemic times. Herein, we describe a protocol for lung donation following MAID at home and demonstrate excellent postoperative outcomes. Lung donation following MAID at home is possible and should be considered by transplant programs. Organ donation after medical assistance in dying (MAID) has only been possible for patients having the MAID procedure performed at a hospital facility due to prohibitive warm ischemic times. Herein, we describe a protocol for lung donation following MAID at home and demonstrate excellent postoperative outcomes. Lung donation following MAID at home is possible and should be considered by transplant programs.