Why has organ donation after circulatory death increased?

More people are helping others by giving their organs after they stop breathing and their heart stops beating because it's easier and faster now.

Imagine your friend is in a big crash, and the doctors try really hard to save them. But finally, they can't keep going, their body stops working. This is called circulatory death. In the past, doctors had to wait for a long time before they could take out the organs because they needed the person’s body to be still and calm.

Now, it's like having a fire truck right at the scene. Doctors can start taking out the organs while the body is still warm and healthy, just minutes after the heart stops. This means the organs are in better condition, so more people can get new ones.

Also, more people are saying “yes” to giving their organs when they die. It’s like signing up for a team, if you know your friends will help you when it's your turn, you're more likely to help them too!