What is organ donation? ▼
Organ donation is a noble act which gives us an opportunity to save many lives after our death. As many patients suffer from end stage diseases of various organs, organ donation is the only ray of hope for them. The donated organs are transplanted into patients who are suffering from end stage organ failure.
Which organs can be donated? ▼
Vital organs like heart, liver, two kidneys, pancreas, intestine, and lungs can be donated only after brain death. Cornea (eyes), skin and other tissues can be donated after cardiac death. A living person can also donate a single kidney or part of the liver to a close relative.
What is brain death? ▼
Brain death occurs when the brain stem is irreparably damaged. A brain dead individual cannot regain consciousness and cannot breathe on their own. The heart can continue to function on a ventilator for 36 to 72 hours, during which organs can be retrieved after consent from close relatives.
Is there any chance of survival after brain death? ▼
No. A brain dead individual is declared dead and cannot be revived. The set of tests done by experts leaves no possible doubt about the diagnosis. Brain death has nothing to do with mercy killing — organs are taken only after the person is declared brain dead.
Is the donor's body given back to relatives? ▼
Yes. The body is given back to the relatives to perform the last rites after organs are retrieved. The organs are retrieved only for therapeutic purposes.
Is there any disfigurement after organ donation? ▼
No. The organs are removed carefully by skilled surgeons in an operation theatre. There is a surgical cut which is sutured just like any other surgery. There is no disfigurement of the donor's body.
Are the organs given only to the rich? ▼
No. Organs are given based on priority criteria like age, blood group, waiting period, and clinical status. Money, race, and religion are not criteria for distribution.
Does our religion support organ donation? ▼
Yes. All religions in India consider organ donation a noble act.
Is it legal? ▼
Yes. In India, The Human Organ Transplantation Act was passed in 1994. It recognizes brain stem death and regulates organ transplantation while preventing commercial dealings in human organs.
How can one become an organ donor? ▼
Register on NOTTO (notto.abdm.gov.in/register) using your Aadhaar. Share your wish with your close relatives as their consent is required before retrieving organs.
अंगदान क्या है? ▼
अंगदान एक पवित्र दान है जिससे हम मृत्यु के बाद कई लोगों की जिंदगी बचाकर पुण्य कमा सकते हैं। अंग प्रत्यारोपण उन मरीजों के लिए अंतिम उम्मीद की किरण है जिनके अंग बेकार हो जाने के कारण वे जीने की उम्मीद भी खो चुके हैं।
किन अंगों का दान किया जा सकता है? ▼
मस्तिष्क स्तंभ मृत्यु के बाद हृदय, यकृत, दो किडनी, पैंक्रियास, अंतड़ियां, फेफड़े आदि का दान किया जा सकता है। हृदय बंद होने के पश्चात त्वचा, आंखें/कॉर्निया तथा अन्य ऊतकों का दान हो सकता है।
दिमागी मौत क्या है? ▼
जब मस्तिष्क स्तंभ पूरी तरह निष्क्रिय हो जाए तो उसे दिमागी मौत कहते हैं। दिमागी तौर पर मरे हुए इंसान को वापस न तो कभी होश आता है न ही उसकी सांस फिर चलती है।
क्या हमारा धर्म अंगदान की सहमति देता है? ▼
हां। भारत में सभी धर्म अंगदान को श्रेष्ठ मानते हैं।
अंगदान कैसे किया जाता है? ▼
NOTTO (notto.abdm.gov.in/register) पर अपने आधार से पंजीकरण करें। अपने परिवार को सूचित करना जरूरी है ताकि मृत्यु के बाद उनकी सहमति मिल सके।