The function of a lung is optimal only six to eight hours after harvest, thus making proximity to a transplant center a vital consideration. Children's is the only center in the Rocky Mountain region with pediatric lung transplant capabilities.
Treatment is provided in close cooperation with the patient's referring physician.
Insurance verification and pre-authorization are required prior to transplant. The transplant coordinator is available to assist with pre-authorization, insurance verification, admission, outpatient visits, referral tracking and service coordination. Patient instructions for specific tests will be provided when the appointment is scheduled. To avoid unnecessary testing, have the family bring relevant medical records, test results and X-rays to the appointment. Diagnosis, evaluation and recommended treatment information is provided promptly to the referring physician.