Use these patient education resources to expand your knowledge of lung transplant procedures and extend your care experience at Duke.

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Before Transplant Book 1
Before Transplant Book 2
After Transplant Book

General Lung Transplant Information

• Your Lung Transplant Team
  Meet the lung transplant team who will care for you before, during, and after your procedure.
• Your Role in a Successful Lung Transplant
  New lungs mean new responsibilities. If our team determines that transplantation would be the best treatment for your lung disease, there are many considerations to be aware of before making the commitment to lung transplant.
• Lung Transplant Resources
  Use these resources to broaden your understanding of the lung transplantation procedure.
• Lung Transplant Glossary
  A list of terms and descriptions related to lung transplants.

Preparing for Transplant

• Preparing for Lung Transplant Evaluation
  Learn about evaluation procedures you will go through before your lung transplant procedure at Duke.
• Evaluation Week for Lung Transplant
  During evaluation week, you will undergo a number of tests to determine if you are a suitable candidate for lung transplantation. Learn what to expect.
• Determining if You Are a Candidate for Lung Transplantation
  Learn how our physicians determine whether you are a good candidate for lung transplantation.
• Caregiving and Transportation for Lung Transplant Patients
  Learn how to prepare for transportation related to your lung transplant.
• Listing as a Candidate for Lung Transplantation
  Learn what is expected of you as prepare to add your name to the list of lung transplant candidates.

Transplant Procedure

• The Transplant Procedure
  Learn what to expect on the day of your transplant procedure.

Recovering from Lung Transplant

• Preventing Infection after Lung Transplant
  Infections in a transplant patient can be quite serious, even life-threatening. Good hand washing, along with a few other practices will help prevent infection.
• Monitoring and Follow-Up
  After lung transplant, your health will be constantly monitored to ensure that your lungs are healthy and not being rejected .
• Symptoms and Maintenance of Infections
  Learn what symptoms may signal infection and find out what steps to take to maintain your health and prevent infection.
• Managing and Avoiding Infections after Lung Transplant
  After transplant, your body is more susceptible to infection. Learn how to avoid and manage common infections.
• Diagnosing Rejection of Transplanted Lungs
  Rejection of your transplanted lung(s) can occur at any time following your surgery. Discover steps to take to avoid rejection or ways to manage your health if you do experience rejection of your new lungs.
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