Organ & Tissue Donation – Pediatric Controlled Donation Post Cardiocirculatory Death (pDCD)

Authors: Meagan Mahoney

Tags: Critical Care, Organ & Tissue Donation, Physicians

Last Updated: February 7th, 2025

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This document focuses on the process of organ donation in the PICU setting. It provides evidence‑based institutional guidance for identifying, referring, and managing potential pediatric organ donors in the Alberta Children’s Hospital PICU. It supports clinicians in embedding donation evaluation into end‑of‑life care, optimizing donor physiology and organ viability, and ensuring appropriate donation conversations and ethical oversight.

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Organ & Tissue Donation – Pediatric Controlled Donation Post Cardiocirculatory Death (pDCD)

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Pediatric Clinical Care Guidelines is a collaborative, not-for-profit ACH initiative. The site is shared widely with medical professionals in order to disseminate best practices and encourage dialogue around protocols and procedures.