Ten tips for the intensive care management of transplanted lung patients

Abstract

Introduction Complications following lung transplantation (LTx) are diverse and range from immunologic reactions to cancerous malignancies. The correct identification of the causative pathology requires a purposive diagnostic strategy that considers all these possibilities (Fig. 1). Here, we present ten general tips for the intensive care management of post-LTx patients. However, case-by-case decisions on volume therapy and ventilator strategies should be obtained in a specialized center.