2021
Variation in Neonatal Transfusion Practice
Patel RM, Hendrickson JE, Nellis ME, Birch R, Goel R, Karam O, Karafin MS, Hanson SJ, Sachais BS, Hauser RG, Luban NLC, Gottschall J, Josephson CD, Sola-Visner M, National Heart L, Mast A, Hod E, Custer B, Vichinsky E, Spencer B, Mathew S, Harris D, Busch M, Norris P, Ness P, Kleinman S, Tamburro R, Glynn S, Malkin K. Variation in Neonatal Transfusion Practice. The Journal Of Pediatrics 2021, 235: 92-99.e4. PMID: 33836184, PMCID: PMC8316298, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2021.04.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBlood TransfusionCohort StudiesDatasets as TopicFemaleGestational AgeHemoglobinsHumansIncidenceInfant, NewbornInternational Normalized RatioMalePlatelet CountPractice Patterns, Physicians'United StatesConceptsWeeks of gestationEntire cohortPretransfusion hemoglobinPlatelet countNeonatal transfusionBlood Institute Recipient EpidemiologyDonor Evaluation Study-IIIInternational normalized ratio (INR) valuesHematologic valuesNeonatal transfusion practicesPretransfusion platelet countRetrospective cohort studyBlood product transfusionGestational age groupsPatient blood managementNational Heart LungRecipient EpidemiologyInitial hospitalizationProduct transfusionCohort studyRed blood cellsGestational ageTransfusion practiceHeart LungBlood management
2018
International survey on anticoagulation and antiplatelet strategies after pediatric liver transplantation
Calinescu AM, Karam O, Wilde JCH, Ansari M, McLin VA, Wildhaber BE. International survey on anticoagulation and antiplatelet strategies after pediatric liver transplantation. Pediatric Transplantation 2018, 23: e13317. PMID: 30393923, DOI: 10.1111/petr.13317.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiplatelet strategiesPediatric LTOptimal antithrombotic strategyProspective multicentric trialPediatric liver transplantationAntiplatelet therapyLiver transplantationAntithrombotic strategiesMulticentric trialVascular thrombosisAntiplatelet agentsHepatic arteryLT centersHAT ratePatient weightVascular problemsAnticoagulationFrequent determinantLtInternational surveyPresent surveyOnline surveyThrombosisAnticoagulantsTransplantationInternational, multicentre, observational study of fluid bolus therapy in neonates
Keir AK, Karam O, Hodyl N, Stark MJ, Liley HG, Shah PS, Stanworth SJ, Group O. International, multicentre, observational study of fluid bolus therapy in neonates. Journal Of Paediatrics And Child Health 2018, 55: 632-639. PMID: 30328174, DOI: 10.1111/jpc.14260.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcidosisFemaleFluid TherapyHemodynamicsHumansHypotensionInfant, NewbornMalePractice Patterns, Physicians'Treatment OutcomeConceptsFluid bolus therapyBolus therapyNeonatal unitHaemodynamic compromiseObservational studyFluid bolus administrationMulticentre observational studyRisk-benefit profilePooled prevalence rateWide international variationDays of ageClinical improvementFrequent indicationAppropriate indicationsFluid bolusMetabolic acidosisPoor perfusionPatient daysBolus administrationPrevalence ratesStudy daysNeonatesStudy periodTherapyRelevant studies
2017
Diagnosis and Management of Necrotizing Enterocolitis: An International Survey of Neonatologists and Pediatric Surgeons
Valpacos M, Arni D, Keir A, Aspirot A, Wilde JCH, Beasley S, De Luca D, Pfister RE, Karam O. Diagnosis and Management of Necrotizing Enterocolitis: An International Survey of Neonatologists and Pediatric Surgeons. Neonatology 2017, 113: 170-176. PMID: 29241163, DOI: 10.1159/000484197.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric surgeonsBloody stoolManagement of NECPortal venous gasLow platelet countGut wall thicknessAbdominal tendernessGastric residualsAbdominal distensionVenous gasIntestinal pneumatosisNecrotizing enterocolitisSerious complicationsClinical featuresPlatelet countClinical examinationTreatment strategiesLactate levelsIntestinal movementNeonatologistsAntibiotic spectrumSurgeonsLimited evidenceNECEnterocolitis
2010
National Survey on Abdominal Trauma Practices of Pediatric Surgeons
Karam O, Sanchez O, Wildhaber B, La Scala G. National Survey on Abdominal Trauma Practices of Pediatric Surgeons. European Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2010, 20: 334-338. PMID: 20976655, DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1261885.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal InjuriesAdultChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLiver Function TestsMalePractice Patterns, Physicians'SwitzerlandUltrasonographyWounds, NonpenetratingConceptsBlunt abdominal traumaLiver function testsAbdominal traumaFunction testsPediatric surgeonsCT scanOrgan injuryClinical assessmentAbnormal liver function testsMinor blunt abdominal traumaPediatric blunt abdominal traumaExternal genital examMild abdominal painAbdominal organ injuriesGlasgow Coma ScaleNormal CT scanManagement of childrenFull workupAbdominal painInitial workupAbdominal ultrasoundComa ScaleHospital admissionAbdominal examinationBlood count