Bridge to transplant

A bridge to transplant is a medical strategy used to support patients with severe organ failure until a suitable donor organ becomes available. It involves temporary treatments—such as mechanical devices like ventilators or specialized machines—that maintain vital functions, allowing the patient to stabilize and wait for a transplant. This approach is crucial when the patient's condition is too fragile to survive long waits or improve without assistance. Essentially, it "bridges" the gap between critical illness and a definitive cure through organ transplantation.