What happens with organ donation after death

Have you ever wondered what happens with organ donation after death?
First, the patient is confirmed to be a registered organ donor and then consent is re-confirmed with family.
This #TeamUHN #Transplant #Surgeon walks you through some of the next steps!
#BeADonor #OrganDonor

[@Cactusbrigade]

Why is anesthesia needed?

[@williameddington4686]

Maybe, just in case I'm not dead.

[@Cactusbrigade]

That’s literally my concern lol. If they’re giving anesthesia, are they removing organs while the person isn’t dead? I’d love to be an organ donor but not if it means they take them while there’s still a chance I’ll live

[@Camfan18YT]

For the alive guy getting the organ.

[@Cactusbrigade]

@camfan18yt he’s talking about the donor not the receiver

[@maxinemoo6972]

I thought they didn’t use anesthesia?