Patient
Ensure potential recipients are aware that they will not definitely be getting the kidney until the result of the cross-match is known.
Inform patient re: ureteric stent insertion with cystoscopic removal required at 3 months, (usually as a day case). CAPD catheter also removed at the same time as ureteric stent.
Consent for HIV test - Verbal consent should be obtained by the physician who clerks the recipient.
Consent for the transplant operation should be obtained by the transplant surgeon.
(mention central line, surgical drain, urinary catheter and ureteric stent).
If transplant does not go ahead - patients who are not suitable for transplant need discharge sheet with appropriate reasons. (Appendix V)
Staff
Inform theatre and anaesthetist of any special problems.
Post-op, ensure that information is passed on and recorded about the operation and immediate urine output.
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