Table 1 Maastricht classification of donors after circulatory death
From: Variability in protocols on donation after circulatory death in Europe
Category | Description | Procurement |
|---|---|---|
I | Dead on arrival | Uncontrolled |
II | Unsuccessful resuscitation | Uncontrolled |
III | Awaiting cardiac arrest | Controlled |
IV | Cardiac arrest while brain dead | Uncontrolled |