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The uncontrolled donor (category I & II)
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provision of cardiopulmonary resuscitation after death
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cannulation of the femoral vessels and organ perfusion
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presumed consent to undertake the above in the absence of next of kin
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The controlled donor (category III)
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trial of withdrawal of care
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administration of drugs; steroids, antibiotics, heparin and vasodilators
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cannulation of the femoral vessels to facilitate early organ perfusion
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early diagnosis of cardiovascular death
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rapid retrieval of organs after diagnosis of cardiovascular death
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