NHS Policy - Donor Lung Distribution and Allocation
Published by: NHS
The aim of this document is to provide a guideline for the acceptance and allocation of donor lungs to adult and paediatric patients on the UK transplant list. These criteria apply to all recipients of organs from deceased donors.
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