Aims:
- To provide an overview of cardiothoracic transplantation from referral to follow-up
- To present challenges in cardiothoracic transplantation
- To enhance greater understanding of management of pre- and post-transplant patient
Day to include topics:
- Referral for transplantation
- Transplant assessment
- Process of transplant:
- Organ Donation
- Challenges of Transplant Co-ordination
- Organ Utilisation and Retrieval Service
- Aspects of surgery
- Left Ventricular Assistance Device (LVAD)
- Post-transplant patient long-term management
- Patient’s perspective
Who should attend?
Nurses, allied healthcare practitioners and resident doctors either hospital or community-based who are involved or interested in the care of patients both pre- and post- cardiothoracic transplantation or LVAD.
Faculty led by:
Monika Krupa, Recipient Transplant Coordinator
Refreshments and lunch will be provided
Registration deadline: Monday 24th February 2025 @ 11.30pm