Ashley Brabec is a Registered Dietitian at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine for the Kidney and Pancreas transplant program. She has worked at Nebraska Medicine in this role for about 6 years. Prior to this, Ashley worked at Banner University of Arizona in Phoenix as an ICU/Liver transplant dietitian. She has a passion for nutrition and overall health and wellness for patients. Ashley has worked hard with her transplant team to change policies and develop a more evidence-based approach to nutrition and listing in the kidney transplant department. She loves transplant for the continuity of care if provides to patients!
Breaking Down Waitlist Barriers: Addressing Complexities in Transplant Eligibility
Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 3:00pm
Specific conditions commonly affecting patients being evaluated for transplantation can sometimes make a person ineligible, or too sick, to undergo surgery. During this session, we will examine specific challenges affecting transplant eligibility, with a special focus on evolving practices and standard exclusion criteria including BMI, substance use, and social support. Should certain criteria remain absolute contraindications, or are there alternative testing methods or criteria that could better assess patient suitability? Join us to learn about innovative strategies adopted by transplant centers to enhance support systems and effectively navigate these challenges.