Solid Organ Transplant Nursing

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Solid Organ Transplant Nursing

Solid organ transplant nursing encompasses pre-transplant evaluation, intraoperative care, and lifelong post-transplant management. Immunosuppression adherence, rejection surveillance, and infection prevention are key.

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Latest evidence

A comprehensive review of the impact of tacrolimus intrapatient variability on clinical outcomes in kidney transplantation.

• American journal of transplantation : official journal of the American Society of Transplantation and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons • 2020

2016

Immunosuppressive therapy after solid-organ transplantation: does the INTERMED identify patients at risk of poor adherence?

Michaud L, Ludwig G, Berney S • Pharmacy practice

2004

Update on transplant pharmacology: sirolimus.

Hoffmann RL, Roesch T • Dimensions of critical care nursing : DCCN

Core official overview

What this condition is

What is West Nile Virus?West Nile virus (WNV) is an infectious disease. It is most often spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people have no symptoms, while some may develop mild symptoms. But WNV can sometimes cause serious symptoms if the virus enters your brain.How does West Nile Virus spread?WNV usually spreads to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. However, in rare cases, it can spread…

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Calcineurin inhibitors: Tacrolimus (preferred) or Cyclosporine Antimetabolites: Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) or Azathioprine mTOR inhibitors: Sirolimus, Everolimus Corticosteroids (taper) PCP prophylaxis: TMP-SMX CMV prophylaxis: Valganciclovir Antifungal: Fluconazole

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Risk for Infection Risk for Rejection Non-Compliance Deficient Knowledge Anxiety

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West Nile Virus What is West Nile Virus?West Nile virus (WNV) is an infectious disease. It is most often spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people have no symptoms, while some may develop mild symptoms. But WNV can sometimes cause serious symptoms if the virus enters your brain.How does West Nile Virus spread?WNV usually spreads to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. However, in rare cases, it can spread… Tuberculosis What is tuberculosis (TB)?Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease that usually attacks the lungs. But it can also attack other parts of the body, including the kidneys, spine, and brain.Not everyone infected with TB bacteria (germs) becomes sick. So, there are two types of TB conditions:Inactive (latent) TB infection, where the TB germs live in your body but don't make you sick.TB disease (active TB) where you get… C. diff Infections What is C. diff?C. diff is a bacterium that can cause diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis. You may see it called other names, such as Clostridioides difficile (the new name), Clostridium difficile (an older name), and C. difficile. It causes close to half a million illnesses each year.What causes C. diff infections?C. diff bacteria are commonly found in the environment, but people usually…