Streamlining organ donation: impact of an artificial intelligence-based protocol post-brain death.

Journal: BMJ open quality
Published Date: Aug 26, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Delays in organ retrieval following brain death (BD) can compromise organ viability, increasing the risk of post-transplant complications. In 2021, the Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu, India, implemented an artificial intelligence (AI)-based application aimed at expediting data verification to reduce delays and improve transparency in organ procurement. This retrospective observational study evaluated the effect of this intervention and identified key factors contributing to delays.

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  • Srikanth Er
    Critical Care Medicine, Christian Medical College and Hospital Vellore, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Jaisankar P
    Medical Superintendent Office, Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Shalini Nair
    Critical Care Medicine, Christian Medical College and Hospital Vellore, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India drshalininair@cmcvellore.ac.in.

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