Management strategies for lung transplant patients in COVID-19 epidemic areas

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the management strategies for lung transplant patients in Wuhan areas during the COVID-19 epidemic period (from January 1, 2020 to April 8, 2020). Methods: During the epidemic period in Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, three potential lung transplant patients on the waiting list were suspended for operation, one who underwent lung transplantation was carefully quarantined and the surrounding environment was disinfected, nine patients after lung transplantation received epidemic prevention instructions and were followed up through phone call or online communication. The clinical and follow-up data of these patients were collected and analyzed. Results: The patient with lung transplantation performed in the early stage of the epidemic was survived and didn't infected with SARS-CoV-2. Of the postoperative cases, only one was infected with SARS-CoV-2 which eventually caused death during the epidemic. Conclusion: During the COVID-19 epidemic, effective management strategies adopted in affected areas could reduce the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in lung transplant patients. © 2021, Editorial Board of Medical Journal of Wuhan University. All right reserved.