Assist in guidance of referral center regarding the most appropriate method of donor medical maintenance. Orders all laboratory tests, IV, drug and fluid therapies necessary for the management of donors as directed. Consult with potential organ donor families to obtain consent for organ and tissue donation. Correspond with donor families. Punctual follow-up of donor blood test and medical history.
Place kidneys on perfusion and monitor preservation as directed.
Place organs and tissues at distant referral centers when they cannot be used at The University of Iowa. Maintain perfusion laboratory inventory, i.e., supplies and drugs. Arrange transportation of organs and tissues to other referral centers. Maintain good relations and communicate with referral centers and a vast array of healthcare professionals from many centers. Assist with research projects being conducted by the Tissue and Organ Procurement Program.