Why are People Who Have Suffered a Fatal Cardiac Arrest

Question

Why are people who have suffered a fatal cardiac arrest more likely to be tissue donors?
A) They are not willing to donate their full organs.
B) Their families will incur less medical costs for tissue donation.
C) Their organs are not needed for future transplants.
D) Their organs may deteriorate due to the lack of oxygen.

Accepted Answer

When a person suffers a fatal cardiac arrest, their organs may not receive enough oxygen and can deteriorate quickly, making them unsuitable for donation. However, tissues such as cornea, skin, and bone can still be donated up to 24 hours after death, making these individuals more likely to be tissue donors.