Technology saves time for surgeries in which minutes count

When it comes to organ transplants, each second is precious -- from the moment someone dies to the moment the organs are transplanted. The sooner surgery takes place, the better the organ will function.

"Soon, hours will be shaved off that critical period with DonorNet, a secure online system that quickly sends notification of available organs to hospitals nationwide. The alerts come to transplant surgeons and coordinators on devices such as cell phones and PDAs."

[via Delaware Online]

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