Midterm 2 - Lecture 7b (Lung Transplants) Flashcards
describe the history of lung transplants
candidates - general indicaition for lung transplants
candidates - absolute contraindications for lung transplants
candidates - relative contraindications for lung transplants
describe the evaluation process for lung transplants
describe what the initial Pt assessment does
File opening
Explanations of the LT/HLT process from physio perspective (pre, post, out-patient)
Information about current and past levels of physical activity limitations
Assessment
Oxygen needs
Education+++
Clinical impression of patient’s candidature
what are the factors affecting the wait times for lungs?
what would allow a pt to go on the emergency transplant list?
what is the organ donor per million people died in canada compared to other countries?
what are top causes of death of donor organs and reasons of refusal
describe the PHYSIOTHERAPY FOLLOW-UP DURING WAITING TIME
describe the surgery - frequency and duration
describe the lung transplant
describe the heart-lung transplant
scars from transplants