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Background <p>Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is now legalised in several countries. Organ donation after VAD provides unique moral and logistical challenges. This report highlights the role of the anaesthetist in such cases.</p> Case presentation <p>A 50-year-old man with end-stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis underwent VAD and became an organ donor. Anaesthetic and logistical considerations during procurement are described. Advances in organ retrieval after VAD and psychosocial implications are briefly outlined.</p> Conclusions <p>Organ donation after VAD presents unique opportunities and challenges. The anaesthetist plays a key role in ensuring both dignity for the patient and optimal conditions for organ retrieval.</p>

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Anaesthetics considerations for organ retrieval in the voluntary assisted dying patient – case report

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    2026年5月21日

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  • Adam B Levin,
  • Yashutosh Joshi,
  • Nikunj Vaidhya,
  • Joanne Kantianis,
  • Peter S Macdonald

摘要

Background

Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is now legalised in several countries. Organ donation after VAD provides unique moral and logistical challenges. This report highlights the role of the anaesthetist in such cases.

Case presentation

A 50-year-old man with end-stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis underwent VAD and became an organ donor. Anaesthetic and logistical considerations during procurement are described. Advances in organ retrieval after VAD and psychosocial implications are briefly outlined.

Conclusions

Organ donation after VAD presents unique opportunities and challenges. The anaesthetist plays a key role in ensuring both dignity for the patient and optimal conditions for organ retrieval.