Hopkins physicians performed the first living related lobar transplant in the region in March, 1998. The lower lobes can extend the life of a patient, usually a child, when the parent donates. Because the lung transplant and the volume reduction programs are combined at Hopkins, patients are afforded expanded treatment options. Additional trials have enabled our physicians to refine medication dosages based on the patient's needs. Hopkins nurses and nursing coordinators also are experienced with the specific needs of heart and lung transplant patients across the spectrum of ages.
Extensive education is required to successfully manage the many stresses.
Patients are treated for their medical concerns, but with equal attention to emotional, work-related, social and family issues. The Hopkins team works to enhance patients' comfort and well-being during the waiting period. Today, many procedures that once required a hospital stay can be done in the outpatient clinic, saving patients money, time and inconvenience. Hopkins provides a network of support for patients and family members. Patients who desire the utmost in comfort and privacy can reserve, for an additional charge, a hospital room in Hopkins' Marburg Pavilion.