Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Damage to the lungs, most commonly seen after long-term smoking, but also in relation to industrial exposures and some inherited conditions. The lung tissues are replace by large cavities, or bullae, and the lungs lose their elasticity. As a result, breathing becomes more and more difficult, and affected individuals become increasingly limited in their activities. Lung infections become more common, and are the leading cause of death.
Guidance
RECRUITMENT - Not Acceptable
CT/WORK-UP - May be acceptable for PBSC only if mild disease (equivalent to GOLD I-II, FEV1>50%). Discuss with MO
Justification for guidance
General anesthesia induces a significantly increased risk for postoperative pulmonary morbidity
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Emphysema
Chronic obstructive airways disease (COAD)
COPD
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
9 June 2016
