Advancements in Organ Perfusion and Donor Care Services

Midwest Transplant Network is very excited to become a centralized hub for TransMedics organ perfusion pumps. Previously, TransMedics pumping stations were located in Dallas and on the East and West coasts. Starting in September, the Midwest region will now be served as MTN will house two liver pumps, one heart pump and one lung pump at our Kansas City location. A dedicated team of local clinical specialists will manage the devices while perfusing organs. This opportunity will allow us more time to maximize gifts that may have been declined in the operating room, or may need to be reallocated or extend timeframes on expedited cases when serologies were not completed. MTN is honored to collaborate with TransMedics on this innovative partnership.

Beginning this fall, the ability to provide Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) will be implemented in MTN’s Donor Care and Surgical Recovery Unit. After months of training and preparation, the MTN team is ready to go live. CRRT will allow MTN to maximize donor management, manage fluid status and address acute renal issues. The ability to offer CRRT at MTN’s DCU will now allow for the transfer of patients who are already receiving dialysis at the hospital.

MTN is committed to providing our donor heroes, hospital partners and the communities we serve with advanced care and technology to honor every gift of life. If you would like more information, please contact your Hospital Services Coordinator.