AM24-SN-03-O: What Does the Transfusion Service Need to do to Implement an ABO Incompatible Pediatric Heart Transplant Program? (Enduring)

Due to the difficulty in obtaining pediatric and neonate heart transplant organs, there is a push to give ABO incompatible (ABOi) hearts to neonates and pediatric patients. This is possible because neonates and some pediatric patients have weak or no isohemagglutinins. To ensure that the transplant is successful, several steps need to be put in place to prepare the patient for the ABOi heart. In this session, we will share our process for implementing what type of blood products are acceptable before, during and after the ABOi heart transplant. We will also share our testing strategy and clinical needs for the patient in order to have a successful ABOi heart transplant.