Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Multicenter Study
Donation after circulatory determination of death in western Canada: a multicentre study of donor characteristics and critical care practices.
Donation after circulatory determination of death (DCD) has been performed in Canada since 2006. Numerous aspects of donor management remain controversial. ⋯ There is significant variability in critical care DCD practices in western Canada, but this has not resulted in significant differences in recipient or graft survival. Further research is required to guide optimal management of potential DCD donors.