Verification of Death by Neurologic Criteria: A Survey of 12 Organ Procurement Organizations Across the United States
Sarhadi K, Hendershot K, Smith N, Souter M, Creutzfeldt C, Lele A, Maciel C, Busl K, Balogh J, Greer D, Lewis A, Wahlster S. Verification of Death by Neurologic Criteria: A Survey of 12 Organ Procurement Organizations Across the United States. Neurocritical Care 2024, 1-8. PMID: 38750393, DOI: 10.1007/s12028-024-02001-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOrgan procurement organizationsClinician knowledgeBackgroundThe Centers for MedicareReferral hospitalGuideline-concordant practicesAmerican AcademyCenters for MedicareMethodsAn electronic surveyMedical society guidelinesUnited StatesProcurement organizationsVerification of deathDetermine validityHospital policiesPractice parametersElectronic surveyAmerican Academy of Neurology practice parameterFederal lawAdvocacy effortsLegal requirementsReferralUS regionsPotential organ donorsNeurological CriteriaPublic trust