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. 2021 Nov;34(11):2019-2030.
doi: 10.1111/tri.13951.

Consensus statement on normothermic regional perfusion in donation after circulatory death: Report from the European Society for Organ Transplantation's Transplant Learning Journey

Ina Jochmans  1   2 , Amelia J Hessheimer  3 , Arne P Neyrinck  4   5 , David Paredes  6 , Maria Irene Bellini  7 , John H Dark  8 , Hendrikus J A N Kimenai  9 , Liset H M Pengel  10 , Christopher J E Watson  11   12 ; ESOT Workstream 04 of the TLJ (Transplant Learning Journey) project
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Consensus statement on normothermic regional perfusion in donation after circulatory death: Report from the European Society for Organ Transplantation's Transplant Learning Journey

Ina Jochmans et al. Transpl Int. 2021 Nov.
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Abstract

Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) in donation after circulatory death (DCD) is a safe alternative to in situ cooling and rapid procurement. An increasing number of countries and centres are performing NRP, a technically and logistically challenging procedure. This consensus document provides evidence-based recommendations on the use of NRP in uncontrolled and controlled DCDs. It also offers minimal ethical, logistical and technical requirements that form the foundation of a safe and effective NRP programme. The present article is based on evidence and opinions formulated by a panel of European experts of Workstream 04 of the Transplantation Learning Journey project, which is part of the European Society for Organ Transplantation.

Keywords: donation after circulatory death; guidelines; normothermic regional perfusion; solid organ transplantation.

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