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ORGAN DONATION You can save a life Prepared by:
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ORGAN DONATION You can save a life Prepared by:. A national shortage Every 13 minutes…Every hour…Everyday… A person is added to the list 4 more are added.

Dec 28, 2015

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Page 1: ORGAN DONATION You can save a life Prepared by:. A national shortage Every 13 minutes…Every hour…Everyday… A person is added to the list 4 more are added.

ORGAN DONATIONYou can save a life

Prepared by:

Page 2: ORGAN DONATION You can save a life Prepared by:. A national shortage Every 13 minutes…Every hour…Everyday… A person is added to the list 4 more are added.

A national shortage

Every 13 minutes… Every hour… Everyday…

A person is added to the list

4 more are added 17 lose the fight

Page 3: ORGAN DONATION You can save a life Prepared by:. A national shortage Every 13 minutes…Every hour…Everyday… A person is added to the list 4 more are added.

Transplants

• Heart

• Intestines

• Liver

• Lung

• Kidney

• Pancreas

• Tissue– cornea, skin, bone marrow, etc.

Page 4: ORGAN DONATION You can save a life Prepared by:. A national shortage Every 13 minutes…Every hour…Everyday… A person is added to the list 4 more are added.

Living donors

• Between 18-60 years of age

• In good physical condition

• Compatible blood type with recipient

• Consent process

Page 5: ORGAN DONATION You can save a life Prepared by:. A national shortage Every 13 minutes…Every hour…Everyday… A person is added to the list 4 more are added.

Eligible donors

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How to become a donor

1. Document your decision to donate.

2. Inform family members of your wishes.

3. Know your state's laws.

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Department of Health and Human Services Donate Life

http://www.organdonor.gov

United Network for Organ Sharing

www.unos.org