Renal Transplant Flashcards
0
Q
Why would patients get a kidney transplant
A
CKD and increasing diuretics
1
Q
What do you need to check before kidney transplant
A
HLA antigens to match up with donor
2
Q
What are the most important anitgens to check in kidney transplant? (3)
A
HLA DR, B then A
3
Q
What are complications of kidney transplant?
A
Normal post op complications
Hyperacute rejection (rare)
Acute graft failure
4
Q
What is the most common infection in transplant patients
A
Cytomegalovirus
5
Q
What is the most common cause of chronic graft rejection?
A
Recurrence of disease
