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Ethnic differences in organ transplant recipient outcomes are well documented, but research in organ donors are lacking. Given the current shortage of organs available for transplantation in the United States, it is important to ensure the optimal utilization of organs from every group of donors. The current average number of organs transplanted per deceased donor (OTPD) is three, and meeting present critical care endpoints known as donor management goals (DMGs) has been shown to be associated with higher OTPD. The specific aims of this thesis were to 1) assess whether there are differences in the attainment of ≥4 OTPD between White and non-white deceased organ donors, and 2) assess whether there are differences in meeting DMG bundles between White and non-White deceased organ donors.

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