MANGALURU: The organs of Gloria Rodrigues, a lecturer of St Aloysius College, Mangaluru, who died of an anaphylaxis reaction, were donated to five needy patients, on Wednesday.
A statement from Father Muller Medical College Hospital which harvested the organs of Rodrigues (23) said she experienced an anaphylactic reaction leading to severe brain stem dysfunction. She was confirmed brain dead by two teams of doctors – first on November 11 at 4.10 pm and then on November 12 at 6 pm. The family gave oral consent for donating her organs.
Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can affect multiple organ systems. Rodrigues, a faculty of the department of commerce at St Aloysius College, is learnt to have developed an allergic reaction soon after she had her meals a few days ago.
Sources said her liver was transported to AJ hospital, lungs to BGS Hospital in Bengaluru, heart to Narayana Hrudalaya in Bengaluru, kidneys to KMC Manipal and skin and cornea to Father Muller Hospital.
“The momentous event highlights the transformative impact of organ donation, offering a profound message of hope and compassion,” said FMMCH in a statement.
Her family and friends who were present at the Father Muller Hospital during the organ harvesting on Wednesday were inconsolable. The college management, her colleagues and students have deeply mourned her untimely demise.