Question 1

how many lives can one person save by being an organ donor?

Accepted Answer

8 or more: 1 heart
2 kidneys
2 lungs
1 liver
1 pancreas
1 intestine

possible more if the liver is split between a child and adult.

Question 2

can i be an organ donor if 88?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But most organs will not be considered.  Liver may be the only organ that may be used.

Question 3

who cannot be an organ donor in us?

Accepted Answer

Criteria: Transplant professionals will evaluate the condition of your organs at the time of your death and determine if your organs are suitable for donation. You should consider yourself a potential organ and tissue donor, indicate your intent to donate on your driver's license, donor card, or state donor registry, and discuss your decision with family members.

Question 4

does organ donor have to be healthy?

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Yes: As part of the process to evaluate an individual to be an organ donor they are screened closely for any medical or psychosocial problems that would lead to increased risk during donor surgery.  They are also screened for potential problems or lifestyle practices that could lead to disease later in life,  or for diseases that could be transmitted by the organ to the potential transplant recipient.

Question 5

what can i do to get an organ donor card?

Accepted Answer

Drivers license best: The best organ donor card is your driver's license. You can elect to be an organ donor when obtaining your license. Then, it is usually with you and, in most states, this is sufficient consent from you for organ donation in the event of an untimely death. Your local organ procurement organization (opo) usually makes it possible to sign up on line, as well. This list reviewed if donation possible.

Question 6

do i need to sign up to be an organ donor?

Accepted Answer

In US, yes: We still use the 'opt in' which means you must consent or 'sign up' to donate. Other countries use the 'opt out' option, so they must specifically decline/refuse to donate.

Question 7

what steps should i take to become an organ donor?

Accepted Answer

Driver's license: Most of states would give you an option to be an organ donor when you receive a driver's license.

All people regardless of age should consider themselves potential organ and tissue donors. There are few absolute exclusions (such as HIV infection, active cancer, systemic infection) and no strict upper or lower age limits. Potential donors will be evaluated for suitability when the occasion arises.

Question 8

available. so where can i register to be an organ donor?

Accepted Answer

DMV. : Organ donor registration info available at your dmv, your local organ procurement organization website and at unos.Org among other places. Most importantly let your loved ones know.

Question 9

i'm wondering how to be removed from the organ donor list?

Accepted Answer

Second thoughts: I am sorry to hear you are reconsidering being an organ donor and giving a new life to those with organ failure after you have a tragedy and can no longer use them. Simply log on to the state registry and indicate your wishes. This generous gift of life is purely altruistic and will always be there whenever you wish to reconsider.

Question 10

i signed up to be an organ donor but i'm scared. should i be?

Accepted Answer

Good on you.: You are to be commended. In regards to being afraid - if you had organs harvested after death - you would not feel it.  So many people die in this country each year because a needed organ is not available - i wish more people would consider organ donation. Take care.

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