Lung Transplant, Lung Transplantation Patient Guide: Post-Transplant Recovery

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Lung Transplant, Lung Transplantation Patient Guide: Post-Transplant Recovery

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After lung transplant surgery at the New York Presbyterian Lung Transplant Center, patients spend two to four days at Columbia's Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU). Patients are usually on a ventilator during the first day. Medications including three immunosuppressants are administered, along with antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral medications, pain medications, vitamins and minerals. Exercise and pulmonary therapy begins as soon as possible.

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