Feasibility and acceptability of a physical activity behavioural modification tele-coaching intervention in lung transplant recipients.

Background: Despite improvements in pulmonary function following lung transplantation (LTx), physical activity levels remain significantly lower than the general population. To date, there is little research investigating interventions to improve daily physical activity in LTx recipients. This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a novel, 12-weeks physical activity tele-coaching (TC) intervention in LTx recipients.

Lung Transplant With Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Impact of Blood Transfusion on Rejection, Function, and Late Mortality.

Background: Allogeneic blood transfusion has been associated with immune modulation in other solid organ transplants. Within cardiothoracic surgery, allogeneic blood transfusion is associated with greater postoperative morbidity and mortality. We investigated the impact of allogeneic blood transfusion on rejection, function, and late mortality within lung transplantation.

Allogeneic blood transfusion in bilateral lung transplantation: impact on early function and mortality.

Objectives: Blood transfusion is associated with higher morbidity and mortality after general cardiothoracic surgery but its impact within the transplant population is unclear. We investigated the profile of blood product transfusion in the bilateral lung transplant population and its impact on function and mortality.

Methods: Three hundred and eleven adult patients who underwent bilateral lung transplant between 2003 and 2013 were retrospectively reviewed.

Vascular anastomotic complications in lung transplantation: a single institution's experience.

Objectives: Lung transplant recipients were reviewed to compare our early and current experience of vascular complications. Since 1995, we have had a policy of early identification and intervention.

Methods: We undertook a retrospective review of all adult lung transplants performed at our centre.