10 August 2021>: Original Paper
The Low Utilization Rate of Donor Lungs in China: A Single-Center Experience
Jin Zhao 1ABCEF , Dong Liu 1AB , Jian Huang 1B , Hua-chi Jiang 1B , Yuan Chen 1B , Hui-xing Li 1B , Xiao-shan Li 2CD , Jing-yu Chen 1AG*DOI: 10.12659/AOT.931409
Ann Transplant 2021; 26:e931409
Table 2 Donor lung selection criteria of the Chinese Lung Transplant Alliance.
1. Age |
2. Compatible ABO blood groups |
3. Appropriate and matched size |
4. PaO/FiO ratio >300 mmHg on 5 cm HO positive end-expiratory pressure |
5. Few purulent secretions at bronchoscopy with good, stable/improving function |
6. Minor diffuse chest radiographic changes with good, stable/improving function |
7. Positive sputum cultures without pan-drug resistant bacteria |