For those who wait.... Care of the status 1 patient awaiting cardiac transplantation.
In conclusion, successfully bridging a Status 1 patient to the time of heart transplant requires a variety of skills. Vigilance is key in averting potential complications and addressing patient issues. Also, health care professionals will be called on to use their knowledge and expertise to deal with psychosocial and medical matters. When skillfully executed, the result of a successful transplant is an improved quality of life and a longer life. A successful transplant reflects a job well done by the professionals and is the ultimate goals for all of those who care for those who wait.
Greer
M E
ME
Heart Transplant Program, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Webb
J P
JP
D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D011788:Quality of Life; D014850:Waiting Lists