Today's OR nurse
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1. Only 15% of brain dead patients become organ donors. ⋯ Once the patient has been officially accepted as an organ donor and the consents have been signed, the donor goes through a thorough evaluation involving physician consultations and lab work, and the medical history is reviewed for possible complications. 3. As many as four surgical teams may be involved in organ procurement, and good communication between nurses, physicians, and coordinators is vital to promote successful recovery of donor organs.
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Biography Historical Article
OR nursing 100 years ago: nursing care of President McKinley.