Analysis of Outcomes in Lung Transplantation

The Year in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia: Selected Highlights from 2020

“…Given that recent literature has discussed the importance and emergence of anesthesiologists as members of cardiothoracic multi-disciplinary transplant teams, an understanding of the new allocation system and latest data regarding variables impacting cardiothoracic transplant survival is vital for our specialty to successfully integrate with other disciplines. 69,70 Highlights for 2020 include updates on donor factors, recipient factors, surgical factors, and the effect of the new heart allocation system on survival.…”

Anaesthesia for lung transplantation

“…3 Contraindications to lung transplantation are listed in Table 1. 3,4 The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation provides disease-specific thresholds for referring and listing patients for lung transplantation. 3 Once referred, a Emily Buckwell BA (Hons) FRCA is a senior fellow in cardiothoracic anaesthesia at Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.…”

“…Notwithstanding this distinction, bilateral lung transplant is increasingly preferred for all patients because of mounting evidence for an overall survival benefit. 1,4 In 2017, bilateral transplant accounted for 80% of all lung transplants. 1…”

The Use of a Novel Endotracheal Tube and Airway Management System to Prevent Complications in Lung Transplantation

“…Lung transplantation is the definitive treatment for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease [1]. However, major risks and postoperative complications can occur following transplantation, some of them being serious and resulting in a high mortality rate [2].…”