Pediatric Donation

Kidney transplantation is the most successful treatment option for children with kidney failure – but the process can be confusing and intimidating for parents and such young patients. The following information, presented in an easy-to-read Q & A format, is intended to educate you and your loved ones on the kidney transplant process and what it may mean for your child.

General Knowledge

An overview of questions on Pediatric Transplants.

• Why do children need kidney transplants?
  
• What are the potential risks and complications?
  
• How is a kidney transplant for a child different than for an adult?
  

Preparing Your Child for
a Transplant

There are certain aspects of the kidney transplant process for children which varies from that of an adult.

• How is a child evaluated for a transplant? What’s this process like?
• Who is part of a child’s transplant team?
• What should parents do while waiting for the transplant?

Transplantation

Everything you want to know about kidney transplantation for children.

• What are the options for children in need of a kidney transplant?
  
• What's a living donor kidney transplant?
  
• What's a deceased donor kidney transplant?
  

Post-Transplant

Immediately after the surgery, here's what happens.

• What happens immediately after the transplant surgery?
• How long do children stay in the hospital after a transplant?
• What happens during this time?

Life Post-Transplant –
What's Next?

Info about what to expect when you return home and further on down the road.

• What happens in the weeks following the transplant?
• What happens once children and families return home?
• Are there any special arrangements parents should make for the return home?