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  • Brain Death
  • Organ Transplantation

Organ Procurement From Patients With Trauma

Organ transplantation involves removing an organ from a person (the donor) and placing it into another person (the recipient). This procedure is performed on patients with end-stage organ failure, potentially increasing life expectancy and improving the quality of life for recipients. The most commonly transplanted organs are the kidneys, liver, heart, and lungs, with pancreatic and intestinal transplants being less common. Recent advancements include vascularized composite allografts, such as face, hand, and penis transplants, for reconstructive procedures. Non-vital tissues such as bones, corneas, and tendons can also be transplanted. This activity reviews the concerns and implications of organ donation, retrieval, and transplantation for the recipient. Successful organ procurement from patients with trauma requires extensive coordination between trauma teams and organ procurement organizations. Early detection protocols and timely notifications to an organ procurement organization in the emergency department are crucial to enhancing donation rates. Dedicated protocols for brain death declaration, the involvement of trauma surgeons in donor councils, and efficient teamwork between treatment and procurement teams are crucial for maximizing organ donations and achieving optimal patient outcomes.

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABOS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABPMR — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABPMR — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

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Relevant across 8 specialties.

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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