What is "warm ischemic time"?
A) The period of time that organs and tissues can survive without perfusion, assuming a normal body temperature
B) The preservation of ischemic organs and tissues when the patient's body temperature is reduced by 1°F per hour
C) The period of time in which perfusion can be restored to ischemic organs and tissues before permanent damage occurs
D) The preservation of ischemic organs and tissues when the patient's body temperature is increased to at least 101°F
Answer: A) The period of time that organs and tissues can survive without perfusion, assuming a normal body temperature
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