The man, a resident of Tindivanam, was declared brain-dead on April 23 after suffering traumatic injuries in a road accident. Following counselling, his family consented to the donations.

The family of a 40-year-old man, who was declared brain-dead at MGM Healthcare on April 23, consented to donate his organs. Following this, his lungs, liver, kidneys and heart valves were retrieved and allocated for transplantation. According to a press release, the man, a resident of Tindivanam, was admitted after he suffered traumatic injuries in a road accident. After counselling, the family agreed to donate his organs to save the lives of a few individuals. His lungs were transplanted to a 54-year-old male patient at the private hospital, while the other organs were allotted to other hospitals in the city.

Link: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/organs-of-40-year-old-road-accident-victim-donated-at-mgm-healthcare/article66777393.ece/amp/