History and physical examination
Required consultations
Pediatric cardiologist, congenital cardiovascular surgeon, cardiac anesthesiologist, infectious disease specialist, psychiatrist or psychologist, transplant coordinator, social worker
Additional consultations (as required)
Neonatology, genetics, neurology, dental, oncology, immunology, nephrology, nutritional services, physical/occupational therapy, developmental pediatrics, hospital finance
Cardiac diagnostic studies
Chest radiograph, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization
In selected patients: exercise test, ventilation-perfusion scan, chest CT or MRI, pulmonary function tests
Blood type (ABO), anti-HLA antibody screen, complete blood count and white cell differential, platelet count, coagulation screen, blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, glucose, electrolytes, calcium, magnesium, liver function tests, lipid profile, brain natriuretic peptide
Serologic screening for antibodies to the following pathogens: cytomegalovirus; Epstein-Barr; herpes simplex virus; varicella-zoster virus; HIV; hepatitis A, B, C, D, and measles; antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii
PPD/Mantoux tuberculosis test placement
Update immunizations including hepatitis B, pneumococcal, and influenza (in season) |