Table 1. Indication for EVLP.
Best PaO2/FiO2 lower than 300 mmHg |
Presence of pulmonary edema: on chest X-ray or in the clinical assessment |
Poor lung/lobe compliance |
High risk history |
Lung from marginal DCD |
DCD, donor. The table is modified from Ref. (36). EVLP, ex vivo lung perfusion; WLST, withdrawal of life support therapy.