ABSTRACT
Donor suitability for transplant and donor/recipient matching is usually well established by the time the procurement team reaches the donor center. However, the most critical part in donor assessment takes place at the time of harvest. Clear communication between the donor and the recipient teams about organ quality, expected time of cross clamping, and time of arrival to the recipient hospital plays a crucial role in coordinating the onset of the recipient surgical procedure to minimize ischemia time.
