Surgery, Trauma, Transplant 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Most common complication in the early post lung transplant period
A
Primary graft dysfunction
2
Q
Tx for primary graft dysfunction
A
Supportive care (lung protective ventilation, possibly inhaled vasodilators and/or ECMO)
3
Q
Most common type of acute lung transplant rejection
A
Acute cellular rejection
4
Q
Time frame for acute cellular rejection
A
2-12 wks post-transplant
5
Q
Tx for acute cellular rejection
A
High dose steroids
6
Q
Donor-specific Abs indicate _____.
A
Antibody-mediated rejection
7
Q
Tx for antibody-mediated rejection (3 possibilities)
A
PLEX, IVIg, or rituximab
8
Q
Is RA pleural effusion transudative or educative?
A
Exudative
