Organ donation after brain death
March 19, 2009 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
With the tragic news of a young 45-year-old woman dying of head trauma makes me think, once again, about organ transplantation. Actress Natasha Richardson, that woman, is famous for her acting career, but in her tragedy, she could do a lot and be famous for helping and saving many lives if she is an organ donor.
I haven’t read any news about if she is an organ donor – and quite honestly – I don’t know if I’d believe anything after the disgraceful way several websites behaved regarding “she’s dead, no she’s not, oops, may be she is…”
Who can be helped?
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Head Injury For Natasha Richardson
March 17, 2009 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Downhill skiing is a fun, but dangerous sport. While thousands (millions, really) of people ski without injury, many don’t and some of the injuries are life-threatening or even fatal.
Tony-award winning actress, Natasha Richardson has just joined that group of people, according to the news.
Brain injuries can be devastating. They can change a life – and the lives of the family members in a split second. But even mild and moderate brain traumas can have a significant impact on a life.




