Uncontrolled Donation after Circulatory Determination of Death (UDCDD) and the Definition of Death

摘要

The New York City protocol for a trial of uncontrolled donation after circulatory determination of death, which includes measures to reestablish circulation to maintain organ perfusion, may create confusion and controversy around the declaration of death and pose a setback for organ donation and uncontrolled donation protocols. See article by Wall et al on page 1417.