Is there a database for organ donors?

UNOS collects and reports data on every organ donor, transplant candidate, recipient and their post-transplant outcomes. The data is used to study and advance transplantation, inform the transplant policy development process and help transplant professionals make informed decisions.

How many lives are saved by organ donation?

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How many lives can one organ donor save? One deceased organ donor can save up to eight lives! Two people can be freed from dialysis treatments with the donation of two kidneys. A donated liver can be split so that two people receive the gift.

What is the most frequent type of living organ donation?

Organs

• Kidney. This is the most frequent type of living organ donation.
• Liver. Individuals can donate a segment of the liver, which has the ability to regenerate and regain full function.
• Lung. Although lung lobes do not regenerate, in rare cases individuals can donate a lobe of one lung.
• Intestine.
• Pancreas.
• Heart.
• Uterus.

What was the number of organ donations in 2013?

In 2013, there were 14,257 organ donations, which resulted in 28,953 organ transplants. Unfortunately, this number is only a fraction of the number of people in need of a transplant. Most Americans say they support organ donation, but only a small number know how to register.

How many people are waiting for an organ transplant?

Organ Donation and Transplantation Statistics. There are currently 121,678 people waiting for lifesaving organ transplants in the U.S. Of these, 100,791 await kidney transplants. (as of 1/11/16) 1.

Is there a shortage of organ donors in the US?

In the United States, there is a large shortage of organ donors. Those on the organ donor transplant list can be waiting anywhere from several months to years. A shocking number of patients on the waiting list die every year.

What do you need to know about organ donation?

Signing a donor card. Signing a donor card, registry or driver’s license is a good first step in designating your wishes about donation, but letting your family or other loved one’s know about your decision is vitally important.