Pediatric Transplantation Committee

The Pediatric Transplantation Committee considers the unique medical, scientific, and ethical issues relating to organ procurement, allocation, and transplantation for pediatric patients. These issues include: pre- and postoperative care, expeditious transplantation of children, and the specific medical, social, and psychological needs of children. The Committee considers the broad implications of such issues and deals with these specific issues or situations as needed. The goal of the committee's work is to develop evidence-based policies aimed at fostering pediatric candidate access to transplantation and good outcomes for patients (including waiting candidates and living donors) involved in pediatric transplantation.

Current projects

Board approved and pending implementation

• Establish Pediatric Training and Experience Bylaws Requirements (1/2015)

Implemented

• Pediatric Candidate Pre-Transplant HIV, HBV, and HCV Testing
• Pediatric Transition and Transfer Guidance Document (8/2018)
• Revise pediatric emergency membership exception pathway (7/2017)
• Establish pediatric training and experience (8/2015)

Committee members