Increased Resource Use in Lung Transplant Admissions in the Lung Allocation Score Era

Rationale: In 2005, the lung allocation score (LAS) was implemented to prioritize organ allocation to minimize waiting-list mortality and maximize 1-year survival. It resulted in transplantation of older and sicker patients without changing 1-year survival. Its effect on resource use is unknown.Objectives: To determine changes in resource use over time in lung transplant admissions.Methods: Solid organ transplant recipients were identified...