Organ transplants not only save lives, but also have a significant impact on the emotional well-being and quality of life of the recipient patient.
This procedure has played a fundamental role in the lives of many people, allowing them to recover the normality of their lives and even improve it. For this to occur, there are a number of parameters that must be met, the most critical of which is the preservation of the organ until the time of transplantation.
From ITV we are going to tell you how cryopreservation works and what role ice machines play in it.
Organ preservation
Organ preservation with ice, also known as cryopreservation, is a technique widely used in medicine to maintain the viability of organs before they are transplanted into a recipient. In this process, the organ is kept in an ice-cooled solution, which helps to slow cell metabolism and reduce tissue deterioration.
This allows the organ to be transported safely from the donor to the recipient, maintaining its integrity and functionality until the time of transplantation. Ice cryopreservation is an essential part of the organ transplantation process and has been fundamental for the success and expansion of this field of medicine.
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Richard Slayman case
To highlight the importance of organ transplantation and organ preservation with ice, we are going to tell you about the case of Richard Slayman. In this procedure, the first genetically modified pig kidney transplant took place, the recipient of which was a 62-year-old man, Richard Slayman. It took those responsible for modifying the kidney months to make it possible, so it was necessary to preserve it for a long period of time. This case is an example of both the advances in medical science and the importance of proper organ preservation to ensure successful transplants.
ITV
ITV Ice Makers, with its strong presence in the healthcare sector, is proud to introduce the “model” line of ice machines, designed to produce ice of maximum purity and cleanliness, ideal for the cryopreservation process. Recognizing that ice has applications beyond the food sector, ITV is committed to raising the quality of ice to the highest level, ensuring its suitability for any sector, with the health sector being one of the most important and demanding.
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