Lung Transplant Videos

The University of Michigan Health Transplant Center is dedicated to helping our lung transplant patients and their families better understand the care we provide.ÌýThe Lung Transplant Patient Education videos were developed to address this need and help to answer many of the common questions patients raise leading to and during the course of their care.

Videos

Lung Transplant Education

ÌýA comprehensive course for lung transplant patients and their families outlining the lung transplant journey from evaluation and wait listing to post-transplant and beyond.

:ÌýAn introduction to our transplant social workers and the services and support they offer both pre- and post-transplant.
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Two transplant nutritionists discuss important nutrition goals for before and after lung transplant

:ÌýA transplant coordinator discusses how to prepare for the call for transplant and what to expect when you are admitted to the hospital.
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:ÌýA speech pathologist will review swallowing issues related to lung transplantation.

:ÌýOur transplant pharmacists review important medications taken by patients post-transplant.

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:ÌýTransplant Center staff discuss what to expect after your hospitalization for lung transplantation.

Physical Therapy: Pre and Post-Transplant Exercises

:ÌýA physical therapist describes and demonstrates the exercises a patient should do before their lung transplantation.

:ÌýA physical therapist discusses the precautions patient should take after lung transplant surgery.Ìý

:ÌýA physical therapist discusses and demonstrates the exercises a patient should do after their lung transplantation.

:ÌýA physical therapist discusses and demonstrates the breathing exercises a patient should do after lung transplantation.

Post-Transplant Patient Stories

Hear from our post lung transplant patients and caregivers about going through the transplant process and learning to live with new lungs.Ìý

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If you are interested in speaking to a peer mentor, please reach out to your transplant social worker.