TED: The miracle of organ donation — and a breakthrough for the future | Abbas Ardehali

The video discusses a case study of a 22-year-old COVID patient who underwent a lung transplant. It highlights the challenges in organ transplantation, such as donor shortages and organ rejection. The video introduces machine perfusion as a promising advancement that could address these issues by preserving and repairing organs outside the body. It envisions a future where organ transplants are more accessible and rejection is minimized.

What was the main reason the 22-year-old patient needed a lung transplant?

• He had a heart condition.

• He was involved in a car accident.

• His lungs were irreversibly damaged by COVID.

• He had a genetic disorder.

How long did the patient wait in the ICU for a suitable lung donor?

• 2 years

• 10 months

• 5 months

• 1 year

What is a critical factor in matching organ donors and recipients?

• Eye color

• Height

• Blood type

• Hair color

What is the maximum time a human heart can be kept on ice before it becomes unusable?

• 2-4 hours

• 4-6 hours

• 6-8 hours

• 8-10 hours

What is one of the main challenges in organ transplantation?

• Long recovery time

• High cost of surgery

• Shortage of donor organs

• Lack of trained surgeons

What is machine perfusion?

• A method to freeze organs

• A technique to circulate blood through donor organs outside the body

• A way to clone organs

• A process to grow organs in a lab

How does machine perfusion help in organ transplantation?

• It reduces the cost of surgery.

• It allows organs to be kept alive longer outside the body.

• It speeds up the recovery process.

• It eliminates the need for donor organs.

What potential does machine perfusion have for the future of organ transplantation?

• It can reduce the number of surgeries needed.

• It can make organ transplants unnecessary.

• It can allow for organ repair and genetic modification.

• It can eliminate the need for organ donors.

What is a possible future advancement in organ transplantation mentioned in the video?

• Cloning organs from stem cells

• Scheduling transplants without waiting for donors

• Using animal organs for humans

• Developing artificial organs

What is the ultimate goal for the future of organ transplantation?

• To ensure no rejection of transplanted organs

• To reduce the number of transplants

• To eliminate the need for surgery

• To make transplants more expensive