| abstract |
A composition, an infusion solution, a method for treatment, and a kit for intravascular administration for treatment of a brain-dead, heart-beating, respirated, potential organ donor. The composition comprises non-adrenaline and amphetamine or an amphetamine-like substance. The composition may in addition comprise adrenaline, hydrocortisone, thyroxin, insulin, triiodotyronine, dopamine, a vasopressor agent, such as desmopressin, and methylprednisolone. The composition may be dissolved in pure water, Ringer's acetate solution or physiological sodium chloride solution. The composition is infused in such an amount as to maintain a mean arterial pressure of about 60 mmHg. |