Paragraph 2: Specific conditions for paediatric organ transplants

The child is hospitalised in a dedicated sector of a paediatric unit or, where justified by the patient’s age or characteristics, in an individualised area of a hospital sector with a paediatric environment. The healthcare establishment allows parents to be present with the child.

The healthcare establishment has a paediatric continuous monitoring unit; this may specialise in organ transplants in accordance with the provisions of article R. 6123-38-7. The intensive care activity mentioned in article R. 6123-76 may be paediatric intensive care, specialised paediatric intensive care or neonatal intensive care.

The staff referred to in Article D. 6124-163 includes at least one paediatrician who can intervene within a timeframe compatible with safety requirements. The medical and nursing staff are experienced in caring for children and include at least one nursery nurse.