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This study aims to evaluate real-world challenges in converting potential brain-dead organ donors to actual donors.

Conversion of First Apnea or Ancillary Test Positive Potential Brain-dead Organ Donors to Donors: A Prospective Case Series from Armed Forces Organ Transplant Center in India

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Prospective case series examines hurdles in donor conversion for brain-dead individuals, highlighting key barriers.

This study aims to evaluate real-world challenges in converting potential brain-dead organ donors to actual donors.
Conducted a prospective case series
Enrolled ten patients identified as potential brain-dead organ donors
Assessed family consent and challenges in the donor conversion process
Six out of ten families consented to organ retrieval
Four families withheld consent for organ donation
Identified challenges included cultural beliefs, family acceptance of brain death, and mistrust in the process

Pahuja et al. (2026) studied this question.

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