Early postoperative management following lung transplantation.
The early (first 2 weeks) postoperative care of the lung transplant patient involves the management of immediate hemodynamic instability generated in some cases by cardiopulmonary bypass and in others by increases in thoracic pressure as a result of poor graft function and pulmonary noncompliance. Subsequently, emphasis is placed on the differential diagnosis and management of hypoxemia that may appear after the third day. The latter involves an appreciation of fluid balance as it relates to renal function and the knowledge and appreciation of immunosuppression.
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University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control