Liver Transplant Flashcards
1
Q
Who can receive a liver transplant
A
Chronic liver disease with poor predicted survival Chronic liver disease with poor QoL Hepatocellular carcinoma Acute liver failure Genetic diseases
2
Q
Contraindications for transplant
A
Active substance or alcohol abuse Active extra hepatic malignancy Tumour invasion Infection Severe cardiopulmonary conditions Brain death
3
Q
Which score is used to prioritise patients for transplant
A
MELD - predicts chance of survival
4
Q
What does MELD consider
A
Creatinine
Bilirubin
INR
5
Q
What type of transplant is liver
A
Orthotopic
6
Q
Post-op treatment
A
Post-op ICU care Multidisciplinary care Prophylactic antibiotics and antifungal drugs Anti-rejection drugs: - steroids - azathiopurine - cyclosporine
