Anaesthesia for renal transplantation. Issue 10 (October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Robertson, Emily; Logan, Neil; Pace, Nick
• Is Part Of: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Volume 19:Issue 10(2018)
• Page Start: 552
• Page End: 556
• Publication Date: 2018-10
• Subjects: Cold ischaemia time -- end-stage renal disease -- fluid therapy -- induction and maintenance of anaesthesia -- monitoring and access -- postoperative care -- preoperative assessment -- renal -- transplantation; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Intensive care -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpaic.2018.08.012
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0299

Abstract

Abstract: This article describes the assessment of the patient for renal transplantation, the perioperative management and the aims in the post-operative period. These patients present a unique set of challenges to the anaesthetist, who has a crucial role in the immediate success of the transplanted organ.