Connected by Life

Show Notes: On this episode, Shawn-Paul Harrison and Dr. Aimee Aysenne continue their discussion on brain death and delivering the test results to families with compassion and clarity. These crucial conversations help set the stage for ensuring proper family support while they are making decisions on organ donation that align with their values and beliefs.

Show Notes: Dr. Aimee Aysenne, a Neuro Intensivist, shares her expertise and passion when discussing the importance of establishing a strong foundation with families to ensure they are prepared and informed during the brain death assessment process.

Show Notes: Shawn-Paul Harrison & Dr. Justin Fowlkes (Pulmonary Critical Care Physician) delve into a conversation about the effective methods physicians can employ to enhance processes. They explore the significance of working collaboratively to help comfort families experiencing loss, particularly while they are making the decision to give the gift of life to others through organ donation.

Show Notes: Shawn-Paul Harrison and Dr. Justin Fowlkes, a Pulmonary Critical Care Physician, engage in a conversation exploring the essence of a physician champion. They delve into the beneficial effects of this role on the donation process and its influence on hospital culture.

Show Notes: Shawn-Paul Harrison and Adam Keaton, LOPA's Clinical Manager, engage in an ongoing conversation regarding the significance of the donor care center. Their discussion delves into various aspects, including the transfer process, specialized donor management, technological capabilities, and their collective contribution towards achieving optimal donor outcomes.

Show Notes: Shawn-Paul Harrison and Joey Boudreaux (LOPA’s Chief Clinical Officer) continue their discussion about DCD - Donation after Circulatory Death. Advancements in technology, such as perfusion machines, are leading towards better outcomes in transplant from DCD donors, which could further expand the criteria we use for DCD donors.

Show Notes: Shawn-Paul Harrison, along with Adam Keaton, LOPA's Clinical Manager, delve into the evolution of in-house organ recovery facilities and shed light on the significance of various stakeholders in the organ donation process. This comprehensive discussion encompasses hospital partners, transplant centers, donor families, and OPO staff, highlighting their collective impact.

Show Notes: Shawn-Paul Harrison welcomes Joey Boudreaux, LOPA’s Chief Clinical Officer, for the first of a two part series on the origin of Donation after Circulatory Death(DCD). There are lots of questions about this type of donation, and it has the potential to greatly increase the number of people who can give the gift of life, so please check out both episodes in this series.

Show Notes: Welcome to the first episode of Connected by Life! Our host, Shawn-Paul Harrison, is joined by Dr. Dike Drummond to discuss how physicians and healthcare partners play a critical role in supporting families experiencing loss, as well as within the organ and tissue donation process. This is the first episode in a three part series, so be sure to subscribe to get the whole series.

Show Notes: Shawn-Paul and Dr. Dike Drummond resume their conversation, acknowledging how hard it must be for doctor’s when they realize they can’t save their patient. The natural tendency is to speed the next part up, but it’s important to slow things down and give families time to process the information. Shawn-Paul shares tips from other physicians on how to prepare families for these important...

Show Notes: Shawn-Paul and Dr. Dike Drummond focus on the donor hero, and how their story never ends, in the final episode of the 3 part Lightworkers series. They discuss walking the family through the grief journey no matter what their decision about donation is, and the importance of discussing your donation decisions with your families ahead of time.