Essentials of Lung Transplantation

Lung transplantation (LTx) is a life-saving treatment for people with very severe end-stage lung diseases. This concise, well-illustrated practical handbook provides a comprehensive overview of pre-, peri- and post-transplant care addressing the complexity of lung transplantation, general follow-up, and common post-transplant complications through simple, to-the-point, short topics that answer questions that trainees, fellows and consultants working in LTx departments have. It educates healthcare professionals involved in the care of LTx patients by explaining the general post-transplant journey, addressing typical post-transplant complications, and providing examples of real-life cases. Key Features: 1. Provides answers to common clinical questions during the post-transplant journey of a lung transplant recipient. 2. Shares practical/pragmatic approach to diagnostic and management issues seen in the lung transplant population for clinicians from both within and external to transplant centres internationally, to gain practical experience. 3. Summarises the clinical aspects of LTx, with easy to navigate short text blocks, bullet points and illustrations.