Brain Stem Death / Brain Death – This is caused by severe and irreversible injury to the brain. The main causes of brain death are tumours in the brain, brain injury due to road traffic accidents or falls, and intra-cerebral haemorrhage. Power of Organ DonationOne brain dead person can save up to 8 lives through organ donation and enhance around 50 lives through tissue donation thus passing on the ‘Gift of Life’ to many. Deceased organ donation is a sustainable way of putting an end to illegal organ trafficking and organ sales. (Gabriel Pereira is an Organ Donation Ambassador, MOHAN (Multi Organ Harvesting Aid Network) Foundation, Mapusa)

Source: The Herald August 03, 2024 02:03 UTC