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Evaluation for lung transplantation – Pulmonologist’s Perspective

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SATA Vanguard Committee Expert Lecture Series

Evaluation for lung transplantation – Pulmonologist’s Perspective

June 22, 2021 | 6:00pm EST

Barbara Wilkey, MD Associate Professor Director of Thoracic Transplant Anesthesia University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora, CO, USA

Dr. Wilkey earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1995. She then went on to earn her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 1999 and then her Medical degree in 2008. All three degrees from her beloved Alma Mater, the University of Florida. Dr. Wilkey came to Colorado in 2008, first to Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital for a Transitional Internship and then to the University of Colorado for Anesthesiology Residency and Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship. Dr. Wilkey is currently working he University of Colorado as an Attending Anesthesiologist specializing in lung, heart and liver transplantation.

In 2020, Dr. Wilkey and other SATA colleagues published “Statement From the Society for the Advancement of Transplant Anesthesia: White Paper Advocating Desirable Milestones and Competencies for Anesthesiology Fellowship Training in the Field of Lung Transplantation”. This webinar is the first in our series of “virtual fellowship” webinars based upon the competencies outlined in this paper. We hope this series publicizes the intricacies of lung transplant anesthesia and eventually leads to the development of on-site fellowships or super fellowships in lung transplant anesthesiology.

Alice Gray, MD Associate Professor Medical Director, Lung Transplant Program University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora, CO, USA

After having received an undergraduate degree in English literature, Dr Gray recognized her affinity for biology and passion for helping people in her late twenties and pursued medical school at the University of Michigan. It was there that she developed an interest in pulmonary medicine. She then went to Duke University for internal medicine residency and pulmonary and critical care fellowship. While working in a basic science lab during her fellowship, Dr Gray became intrigued by the complex pathophysiology of chronic lung transplant rejection. This led to her career path as a transplant pulmonologist. After several years on faculty at Duke University, she was recruited to be the Medical Director of Lung Transplantation at University of Colorado in October 2018. She has developed robust systems and fostered multidisciplinary collaboration to advance the quality of care and improve outcomes for lung transplant recipients. Currently, she serves on the UNOS Membership and Professional Standards Committee out of a commitment to uphold the safety and integrity of the solid organ transplant system in the US, and is dedicated to improving lives and enacting progressive change throughout her career.

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Anesthetic Considerations for Lung Transplant of PAH Group1 Patients

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Case Presentation

A 16-year-old girl with familial pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) presented to our institution for consideration of bilateral lung transplant. She was small for her age because of her chronic medical condition and had been taking pulmonary vasodilators for the past several years…

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Conclusion

Concomitant severe PAH and RV systolic dysfunction present a significant clinical challenge for cardiothoracic anesthesiologists, who should be aware of the potential side effects of various PAH treatment options. A balanced anesthetic technique and appropriate vasoactive selection are essential to the success of lung transplant in this patient population.

Article by: T. Everett Jones, M.D., Yong G. Peng, M.D., Ph.D., FASE, FASA

Summer 2020 Newsletter

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Summer 2020 Newsletter

Letter from the President

Dear SATA members,
It has been a time of great reflection in the nation.  The death of Mr. George Floyd ignited an outcry for immediate change.   Our role as physicians and caregivers to the public has never been more important than now.  We share the public’s grief at the injustice and civil unrest, but know we must remain strong because we are and will always be the ones people rely on in the most difficult times.  
In these challenging times I believe there is no greater time of hope than now.  We contribute by continuing our time-honored tradition of doing the most to honor and save every life; one at a time.  This is our commitment to all humanity.  As transplant anesthesiologists, we have a unique understanding of the purposeful work it takes to ensure every person has an equal access to all resources.  We believe that every single life matters. 
I send this message to all our members to thank you for the tireless work you continue to do that serves the public. 

Welcome to our new Councilors-at-Large:

Welcome to Dr. Adrian Hendrickse from the University of Colorado and Dr. Ranjit Deshpande from Yale University who will serve on the executive council for a two-year term. We thank Dr. Jeron Zerillo from Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine in NY and Dr. Ryan Chadha from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville FL for their service as Councilors at-Large. We recognize our membership for selecting our new representatives. 
Introducing the SATA Webinar Series

SATA is introducing a webinar series for our membership.  The first in this series is “Transplant Anesthesiology During the COVID-19 Pandemic”: a Zoom event on June 25, 2020 at 5:00 EST.  Join transplant anesthesiologists from the country’s COVID-19 hot spots to hear what they learned. Sign up and access the Webinar through the SATA website.  

In the Transplant News

Visit UNOS.org for the latest updates and webinars on the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on transplantation

UNOS reaffirms their commitment to saving and improving lives through transplantation, regardless of background, including race and ethnicity.  Irene Kim MD and Paulo Martins MD, PhD explain that equity is the fundamental goal of the transplant community and how this goal is incorporated into the Final Rule which mandates the OPTN ensures “the equitable allocation of cadaveric organs.” Read more here
 
The existing system for kidney and pancreas organ allocation is revised.  These changes include a new definition of medical urgency for kidney transplant candidates and allocation priority for those meeting the criteria, procedures for reallocating organs accepted for a candidate but not transplanted, and allocation of organs from Alaska where there is no transplant program.  

Commentary on the dangers of standardized practices in heart transplant.  Read more at here