Pediatric Kidney Transplant – What Happens During and After a Kidney Transplant
A pediatric kidney transplant has many steps and it’s helpful to know what to expect throughout the process. Watch this video to learn what happens in the hospital during and immediately after a kidney transplant.
Your child’s pediatric kidney post-transplant care focuses on monitoring and observation to make sure your child’s vital signs stay at a safe level and their recovery is going well. During in-hospital care, after your child’s transplant, doctors and nurses monitor and regulate things like blood pressure and urine with the use of tubes and catheters. Watch the video to learn how your child’s doctors and nurses keep your child safe during and after their kidney transplant.
For more information about pediatric kidney transplants, visit https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/transplant/kidney/what-is-a-kidney-transplant/
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