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Pediatric Transplantation Committee

Explore the ongoing initiatives of the Pediatric Transplantation Committee, focusing on training, experience, and ethical considerations for pediatric candidates. Learn about evolving qualifying criteria and the importance of equitable allocation policies. Contact committee members for more information.

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Pediatric Transplantation Committee

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  1. Pediatric Transplantation Committee Fall 2014

  2. Ongoing Committee Initiatives Pediatric Transplant Training and Experience • Peds experience not required for key personnel in programs that transplant pediatric patients • MANY attempts to resolve since 1993 - difficulty achieving consensus • Spring 2014 regional presentation incorporated professional society and community feedback • Slated for Jan 2015 Public Comment

  3. Pediatric Kidney Component Qualifying Criteria

  4. Pediatric Liver Component Qualifying Criteria

  5. Pediatric Heart Component Qualifying Criteria

  6. Pediatric Lung Component Qualifying Criteria

  7. Additional Considerations • Conditional Pathway • Eliminate Alternative Pathway for Predominantly Pediatric Programs • Use appropriate medical judgment for rare situations

  8. New Committee Initiatives Ethical Considerations for Pediatric Candidates • NOTA and Final Rule require equitable allocation policy addressing special needs of children • June 2010: Ethics Committee publishes white paper • Jan-Sept 2014: Ped-Ethics Joint Subcommittee drafts companion paper--pediatric principles of organ allocation • Board approved on Nov 13, 2014

  9. Questions? • Eileen Brewer, MD Committee Chair ebrewer@bcm.edu • Regional Rep name (RA will complete) Region X Representative email address • Christine Flavin, MPH Committee Liaison christine.flavin@unos.org

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