A 42-year-old man who is an organ donor (DBD pathway) is being managed on ICU while awaiting the retrieval team. The donor management team implements ...

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A 42-year-old man who is an organ donor (DBD pathway) is being managed on ICU while awaiting the retrieval team. The donor management team implements a 'hormonal resuscitation bundle'. Which of the following is included in this bundle?

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IV methylprednisolone, IV triiodothyronine (T3) or thyroxine (T4), IV vasopressin (or DDAVP), and IV insulin with glucose control

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IV adrenaline infusion only

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IV propofol and fentanyl for ongoing sedation

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IV antibiotics for all donors regardless of infection status

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Therapeutic hypothermia to 33°C

uk-fficm MCQ (SBA): Donor Management

A 42-year-old man who is an organ donor (DBD pathway) is being managed on ICU while awaiting the retrieval team. The donor management team implements a 'hormonal resuscitation bundle'. Which of the following is included in this bundle?