LOPA and The Gifted Life Podcast Team Share a Special Two-Part Series On Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP)
Chillon Caraway
LOPA and The Gifted Life Podcast team are excited to share a special two-part series on Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) and its profound impact on the field of organ donation and transplantation.
Our guest, Dr. Anji Wall, is an Abdominal Transplant Surgeon and Bioethicist at Baylor, Scott and White Health in Dallas. Dr. Wall is a true pioneer and expert in this field, and we're honored to have her on these episodes to share her insights with us.
In this series, we explore the revolutionary advancements brought about by NRP in organ recovery and transplantation, particularly in donation after circulatory death (DCD). This groundbreaking process is not only saving lives but also offering comfort and understanding to the families of donors during their time of grief.
One of the critical issues surrounding NRP is the evolving understanding of death and its implications for organ donation. As medical technology advances, the criteria for determining death become more intricate. Dr. Wall will guide us through the efforts of medical professionals and ethicists to ensure that these criteria are both clear and ethically sound. Moreover, we will delve into the ethical implications of not utilizing techniques like NRP that have demonstrated improved outcomes for patients. These informative episodes are designed to cater to both medical professionals and the general public, shedding light on the complexities of organ transplantation, medical ethics, and the evolving landscape of medical technology. It's a great initiative to raise awareness and understanding about the critical advancements in the field of transplantation.
You can listen to both episodes now by clicking on the podcast players below, or by visiting your favorite podcast app and searching for The Gifted Life Podcast.
The Gifted Life Podcast launched in April of 2015, and has since released an episode every other Friday. The Gifted Life Podcast has over 200 episodes of content, covering numerous aspects of organ, tissue and eye donation and transplantation. The podcast has been downloaded throughout the United States, and also on every continent except Antarctica.
Our podcast production team consists of six members, which includes three hosts. Our hosts offer the trifecta of coverage to ensure three aspects of all topics are covered: public education, clinical, and mental health components. This 3-pronged approach ensures any listener can walk away with a clear understanding of the important topics the podcast covers.
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