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Pre-Transplant Protocol Pre-Op Checklist

Medically Reviewed by Dr. César González, Board-Certified Transplant Surgeon (Specialty License: 5052459 | Professional License: 8274619)

Pre-Transplant Protocol Pre-Op Preparation Checklist

Structured pre-transplant clinical preparation protocol in Mexicali: laboratory workup, diagnostic imaging, multidisciplinary clearances, and surgical scheduling in 2 to 3 weeks.

Required Steps & Timeline

  • [CRITICAL] Tarea 1: Estudios de laboratorio (ABO/Rh typing, HLA crossmatch, viral panel [HIV, HBV, HCV, CMV, EBV], complete chemistry & 24-hr creatinine clearance) (Category: medical, Days Before: 21)
  • [CRITICAL] Tarea 2: Estudios de gabinete (Triphasic Angio-CT with 3D vascular reconstruction, chest X-ray, 12-lead ECG & Doppler echocardiogram) (Category: medical, Days Before: 14)
  • [CRITICAL] Tarea 3: Valoraciones médicas (Multidisciplinary clearances: Nephrology/Hepatology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Psychology, Dental & Clinical Nutrition) (Category: medical, Days Before: 7)
  • [CRITICAL] Tarea 4: Programación de cirugía (Transplant Committee session & protocol sign-off, notarized donor legal consents [Art. 333], and laminar flow OR booking) (Category: logistics, Days Before: 3)

Essential Medical Documents to Bring

  • Complete Blood & Serological Workup Reports
  • AngioTAC & 3D Vascular Reconstruction Scans
  • Multidisciplinary Specialist Medical Clearances
  • Transplant Committee Official Authorization Act