New lung allocation policy in effect
First organ type to use continuous distribution framework.
First organ type to use continuous distribution framework.
Effective today (March 9), lungs are now allocated under the approved continuous distribution allocation policy.
Effective today (March 9), thoracic donor acceptance criteria for candidates no longer require separate data to be specified for both local and import donors.
Q&A: David Klassen, M.D., on the promise, and challenges to wider use, of normothermic perfusion.
New patient-friendly video explains the factors that will determine lung allocation in the continuous distribution framework.
Report contains summary level information on the exception request decisions made by the Pediatric National Heart Review Board.