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Apr 4, 2012, 05:29 PM


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Originally Posted by hexian View Post
In the United States, unless there are specific religious objections, a dead body is only ventilated long enough for the family to make a decision on organ donation.
This is not my experience either. I know of a child that was born over 15 years ago that is still on a vent from the date of birth.
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