An approach to infant organ donation is causing debate. Some doctors are removing infants organs before they are considered brain dead. Instead, doctors are removing the organs after the babies are declared dead cardiocirculatory (after the heart stops). This article at ABC News explores both sides of organ harvests, whether the infants give up their organs before or after they are brain dead.
Doctors believe that there is a greater chance at saving more babies if their organs are harvested after their heart stops and the parents choose not to resuscitate the child. This situation could lead to a dramatic increase in the number of infants that become organ donors, which in turn saves more lives. Doctors for this method see two problems solved by obtaining the organs after the baby’s heart has stopped: fewer infants die while they are waiting on transplants, and there will be more parents who will have the opportunity to donate their children’s organs.
There is a fear that doctors will look over the dying children, and instead focus on the ones they can save. However, each child’s life is precious, and many doctors will focus on saving their patients. What do you believe is the best approach for infant organ donation?
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