Liver transplant Flashcards
1
Q
Who are not eligible for liver transplant?
A
Severe cardiac & respiratory disaese
Mestatic liver cancer
Alcohol/substance abuse
Coagulation disorders
2
Q
Pre procedure
A
cardiac & pulmonary eval
labs (CBC, liver function)
Endoscopy; ct scan
Counseling about smoking & alcohol
3
Q
s/s graft rejection
A
tachycardia fever upper rt flank p! jaundice liver failure (elevated AFT & LST)
