Bioethical Aspects of Donation in Controlled Asystole in Paediatrics (I)

Authors

  • María Teresa Montero Cebrián Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca
  • Ricardo Javier Martino Alba Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús
  • Eva María Rodríguez Martínez Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca
  • Carlos Rodríguez Martínez Hospital de la Vega Baja
  • Elena Rodríguez Montero Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14422/rib.i20.y2022.008

Keywords:

donation, asystole, ethics, paediatrics

Abstract

Children present higher morbidity and mortality on the transplant waiting list than adults and, in addition, they have a great difficulty in obtaining donors. Pediatric donation in controlled asystole (DACp) could improve transplant conditions of many patients. Despite, given that DACp requires adjustment in certain aspects of the medical assistance before the donor’s death, bioethicist experts and healthcare professionals have expressed deontological doubts not sufficiently debated. This work brings out both the bioethical problems with major clinical significance that should be considered ir order to respect the ethical principles of the donation process.

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Published

2022-10-27

How to Cite

Montero Cebrián, M. T., Martino Alba, R. J., Rodríguez Martínez, E. M., Rodríguez Martínez, C., & Rodríguez Montero, E. (2022). Bioethical Aspects of Donation in Controlled Asystole in Paediatrics (I). Revista Iberoamericana De Bioética, (20), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.14422/rib.i20.y2022.008

Issue

No. 20 (2022): End of Life in Family and Residential Care

Section

Miscelánea

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