Ch 337: Transplantation in the Treatment of Renal Failure Flashcards
1
Q
In regards to kidney transplants, what is the “average” (t1/2) life expectancy of a living-donor graft?
A
about 20 years
2
Q
What is the average life expectancy of a deceased-donor graft?
A
about 14 years
3
Q
In an attempt to increase utilization of deceased-donor kidneys and reduce _______ _____ of organs, criteria for the use of so-called expanded criteria donor (ECD) kidneys and kidneys from donors after cardiac death (DCD) have been developed.
A
discard rates
