Table 1.
Donor selection criteria
Donor factors | Initial protocol July 2014–December 2017 |
Updated protocol Since January 2018 |
---|---|---|
Age | < 40 years | < 55 years |
Cardiac function LVEF/ECHO* | Stable haemodynamics with minimal inotrope/vasopressor support | Unchanged |
Medical history | No history of heart disease ± previous cardiac surgery | Unchanged |
Acceptable WIT** | ± 30 min from WLST | ± 30 min from systolic BP < 90 mmHg |
Ante mortem heparin | Variable | Variable |