by Rachel in NY » Tue Jun 22, 2004 2:13 pm
One of the variables is the number of organs available. The best cadavours organs come from people that are young, healthy, and have been unexpectedly killed - head trauma - in an accident, etc. Not from someone who was sick, had medical conditions, etc.
So states like FL don't have the Helmet Law - requiring all kids on bicycles to wear helmets. Well, there are LOTS of biking accidents, resulting in lots of deaths, which means lots of organs That's why in florida the wait is SO MUCH less then in NY - where we DO have the Helmet Law.. etc.
I mention the Helmet Law - bc like I've said above, that accoutns for very many organs.
But as Amanda said, different centers have different criterea for organs.. so an organ which one center will be willing to take, another will be unwilling.