UAB Medicine

Liver Transplant Unit

The Liver Transplant Unit provides care for patients undergoing liver transplant and liver resection during the pre- and post-operative period.

Patient Population

  • Adult
  • Liver transplant and liver resections


Number of Beds

  • 10


Nurse/Patient Ratio

  • 1:3-4


Rotation/Shifts

  • 12 hour shifts 7a-7p and 7p-7a


Skill Mix

  • Registered Nurse-100%


Orientation

  • 6 weeks with preceptor

 

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