[aardvark1]

Catherine was still on a respirator Tuesday afternoon to keep her organs viable.

So her "body" is still alive to keep her organs viable.

[Conservababe]

So her "body" is still alive to keep her organs viable.

Yes, this is true. The patient is pronounced dead and the death certificate signed. But, in all other aspects, the body is still being monitored, blood being drawn and hydration continues to ensure viability of the organs for harvest.

The most difficult duty as a Respiratory Therapist was being assigned ventilatory management of organ donars.