ICU care of the solid organ transplant recipient

Abstract

After studying this chapter, you should be able to Identify and approach the management of perioperative complications after solid organ transplantation. Recognize the role of immunosuppressive therapy in allograft preservation as well as patient toxicity. Discuss the evaluation and management of posttransplant organ rejection. Recognize the broad spectrum of infections that occur in this immunocompromised patient population. Describe the prophylaxis and treatment of infections after solid organ transplantation. © 2010 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.