2015 - TID 2015 Conference
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Things go better when Transplantation ID docs are involved
4.1 - Pre-transplant ID Evaluation - From the Clinic to the ICU
Presenter: Nicole M, Theodoropolous, , United States
Authors: Nicole M Theodoropolous
Overview
This presentation will review the recommended evaluation for latent and active infections in patient prior to planned organ transplantation, including evaluation for endemic exposures and updating vaccines.
Objectives
- Discuss the role infectious disease consultants have in pre-transplant evaluation and why it matters
- Review the history taking and laboratory/radiology evaluation recommended to evaluate for latent and active infections prior to organ transplantation
- Review the recommended evaluation and administration of vaccines prior to organ transplant
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