The Transplant Coordinators Training Programme being held here for the first time is a unique opportunity for nurses, medical social workers and other health care professionals who want to upgrade their knowledge, said MOHAN (Multi Organ Harvesting Aid Network) Foundation country director Lalitha Raghuram. MOHAN Foundation chief advisor K. Raghuram inaugurated the training programme held at Aayush Hospital here on Monday.
Aayush Hospital managing director K. Gopala Krishna, urologist P. Srimannarayana, medical director K. Kishore Babau and nephrologist M. Harikrishna spoke on the occasion. Various concepts and aspects involved in cadaver organ donation were explained to the trainees. The definition of “brain death” and the legalities involved were also dealt with in detail.
Ms. Raghuram spoke about deceased organ donation in India and the challenges involved. Mr. Raghuram explained the myths associated with organ donation. A film on certification of brain death was screened on the occasion.
