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Response to: Ethical Considerations and Clinical Consequences of Organ Donation Post-ECPR

  • By

  • Sasa Rajsic

  • Eduard Argudo

  • Sylvia Maria Belda Hofheinz

  • María Martínez Martínez

  • Ana Delgado

  • Marta Velia Antonini

  • Jonah Rubin

  • Robert Breitkopf

  • September 25, 2026

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    The article discusses ethical challenges and clinical implications of organ donation after extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR).

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    It emphasizes the importance of maintaining clinical independence and patient-centered decision-making in organ donation processes.

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    The dead donor rule (DDR) requires that death be established before organ recovery, differentiating ante-mortem interventions from procurement.

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    Communication with families should prioritize understanding clinical circumstances before discussing organ donation options.

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    The Transition Point framework aims to preserve independent treatment decisions while adhering to the DDR in organ donation contexts.

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Reply to: Organ donation after ECPR: ethical challenges and clinical implications

  • by Sasa Rajsic, Eduard Argudo, Sylvia Maria Belda Hofheinz, María Martínez Martínez, Ana Delgado, Marta Velia Antonini, Jonah Rubin, Robert Breitkopf

  • September 25, 2026

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