title: Lung transplant.
abstract: The ICU period is only one time point among many in the complex, multidisciplinary postoperative management required for patient survival and improved QOL. The care required on step-down units and after discharge to home each has unique care aspects that impact successful patient outcomes.
authors: Advanced Practice Nurse Critical Care, Department of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Presbyterian Shadyside, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. georgebl@upmc.edu
authors: Elisabeth L
authors: EL
authors: George
authors: Jane
authors: J
authors: Guttendorf
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*