Kidney-Pancreas Transplant

Last updated: February 9, 2026

Access
PIV x2 large, central line (thymo) +/- post-induction arterial line
Airway
Oral ETT
Induction
Standard
Maintenance
Gas and paralytic
Emergence
Awake
Antibiotics
Cefazolin
Position
Standard
Immunosuppressant
Methylprednisolone (500 mg IV), diphenhydramine (Benadryl) (25 mg IV), thymoglobulin (central formulation, 0.22 micrometer filter), mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) (750 mg)
Diuretic
Mannitol 12.5-25 g IV, furosemide 40-100 mg IV at surgeon request
Octreotide
100 mcg IV over 30 minutes at beginning of pancreas anastomosis
Fluid Management
Monitor CVP

Notes

See above.