2021
Accuracy of Bioimpedance Modalities for Fluid Assessment in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Observational Study
John J, Division of Pediatric Nephrology C, Gipson G, King C, Bunchman T, Karam O, Division of Nephrology V, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine C. Accuracy of Bioimpedance Modalities for Fluid Assessment in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Observational Study. Nephrology - Open Journal 2021, 6: 1-7. DOI: 10.17140/npoj-6-124.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEnd-stage renal disease patientsRenal disease patientsTotal body water volumeDisease patientsObservational studyFluid volumeBody weightMethods Prospective observational studyBody water volumeProspective observational studyTertiary care centerAdult patientsFluid overloadHemodialysis patientsIll patientsBland-Altman analysisCare centerFluid assessmentResults TwentyPatientsBioimpedance analysisStudy assessmentBioimpedance spectroscopyDialysisBioimpedanceEpidemiology of Bleeding in Critically Ill Children
Sequeira J, Nellis ME, Karam O. Epidemiology of Bleeding in Critically Ill Children. Frontiers In Pediatrics 2021, 9: 699991. PMID: 34422724, PMCID: PMC8371326, DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.699991.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPediatric critical care unitRisk of mortalityCritical care unitsIll childrenCare unitClinical outcomesProspective observational cohort studyEpidemiology of BleedingPICU-free daysPercent of patientsVentilator-free daysDuration of surgeryObservational cohort studyCritically Ill ChildrenWorse clinical outcomesType of surgeryFurther multicenter studiesHigher severityCohort studyCritical illnessPediatric IndexSevere complicationsConsecutive patientsIll patientsMedian age
2019
Bleeding Scales Applicable to Critically Ill Children: A Systematic Review.
Nellis ME, Levasseur J, Stribling J, Faustino EVS, Zantek ND, Sheth S, Karam O. Bleeding Scales Applicable to Critically Ill Children: A Systematic Review. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 2019, 20: 603-607. PMID: 30925573, DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000001943.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIll childrenIdiopathic thrombocytopenic purpuraFull-text articlesBleeding scoreBleeding scaleClinical outcomesIll patientsThrombocytopenic purpuraOvid EmbaseCochrane LibraryDatabase inceptionOvid MEDLINEElectronic searchUnique citationsSystematic reviewFinal reviewClinical measurementsOutpatientsInpatientsChildrenAdultsOutcomesBleedingPurpuraHemorrhage
2014
Transfusions de plasma en réanimation pédiatrique
Labarinas S, Arni D, Karam O. Transfusions de plasma en réanimation pédiatrique. Médecine Intensive Réanimation 2014, 23: 455-462. DOI: 10.1007/s13546-014-0900-2.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsAbnormal coagulation testsPlasma transfusionCoagulation testsRed blood cell transfusionNon-bleeding patientsBlood cell transfusionIntensive care unitRecent epidemiological studiesCell transfusionIll adultsIll patientsCare unitRéanimation pédiatriqueFrequent treatmentObservational studyCurrent evidenceEpidemiological studiesTransfusionCoagulation factorsVolume replacementPatientsTreatmentMost expertsIndicationsBleeding
2013
Plasma transfusion strategies for critically ill patients
Karam O, Tucci M, Combescure C, Lacroix J, Rimensberger PC. Plasma transfusion strategies for critically ill patients. 2013, cd010654. PMID: 24374651, DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd010654.pub2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIll patientsPlasma transfusionTransfusion strategyCoagulation testsCochrane Injuries Group's Specialised RegisterInjuries Group Specialised RegisterGroup Specialised RegisterMild coagulation abnormalitiesAbnormal coagulation testsCochrane Central RegisterRisk of bleedingWorse clinical outcomesNon-Indexed CitationsSpecialised RegisterLack of evidenceTransfusion thresholdTrial qualityCentral RegisterCoagulation abnormalitiesCochrane HandbookControlled TrialsReview authorsTrials RegistryClinical effectsClinical outcomesPlasma in the PICU: why and when should we transfuse?
Labarinas S, Arni D, Karam O. Plasma in the PICU: why and when should we transfuse? Annals Of Intensive Care 2013, 3: 16. PMID: 23725411, PMCID: PMC3698065, DOI: 10.1186/2110-5820-3-16.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAbnormal coagulation testsPlasma transfusionCoagulation testsRed blood cell transfusionBlood cell transfusionIntensive care unitRecent epidemiological studiesCell transfusionIll adultsIll patientsCare unitFrequent treatmentObservational studyCurrent evidenceEpidemiological studiesCoagulation factorsTransfusionVolume replacementPatientsTreatmentMost expertsIndicationsPICUBleedingMorbidity