Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Cold Ischemia

The chilling of a tissue or organ during decreased BLOOD perfusion or in the absence of blood supply. Cold ischemia time during ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION begins when the organ is cooled with a cold perfusion solution after ORGAN PROCUREMENT surgery, and ends after the tissue reaches physiological temperature during implantation procedures.

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The chilling of a tissue or organ during decreased BLOOD perfusion or in the absence of blood supply. Cold ischemia time during ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION begins when the organ is cooled with a cold perfusion solution after ORGAN PROCUREMENT surgery, and ends after the tissue reaches physiological temperature during implantation procedures.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Ischemia, Cold
  • Cold Ischemia Time
  • Cold Ischemic Time
  • Cold Ischemia Times
  • Time, Cold Ischemia

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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2006

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Previous Indexing

  • Ischemia (1976-2005)

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  1. E04w.936w.337
  2. E05.760.833.445

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cold Ischemia. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D050377. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D050377
  2. Cold Ischemia. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73499780