DCD protocols

DCD protocols, or Donation after Circulatory Death protocols, are procedures for organ donation when a person's heart has stopped beating and cannot be restarted. After confirming death based on the absence of circulation, doctors quickly preserve the organs to prevent damage. This process allows for the donation of vital organs like kidneys and livers, helping save other patients' lives. DCD protocols are carefully managed to ensure ethical standards and respect for the donor, facilitating organ donation in cases where brain death isn’t declared but the person is legally considered dead due to cessation of circulation.