2020
Anti-Xa versus time-guided anticoagulation strategies in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Willems A, Roeleveld PP, Labarinas S, Cyrus JW, Muszynski JA, Nellis ME, Karam O. Anti-Xa versus time-guided anticoagulation strategies in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Perfusion 2020, 36: 501-512. PMID: 32862767, PMCID: PMC8216320, DOI: 10.1177/0267659120952982.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnticoagulation strategiesMortality rateThrombotic eventsObservational studySystematic reviewProportion of bleedingType of ECMOExtracorporeal membrane oxygenationMultiple electronic databasesLower mortality rateMembrane oxygenationPatientsElectronic databasesECMOThrombosisSignificant differencesXaBleedingReviewMortalityStudyPleural Effusions After Congenital Cardiac Surgery Requiring Readmission: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Hughes A, Carter K, Cyrus J, Karam O. Pleural Effusions After Congenital Cardiac Surgery Requiring Readmission: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Pediatric Cardiology 2020, 41: 1145-1152. PMID: 32424719, DOI: 10.1007/s00246-020-02365-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongenital heart diseaseSingle-ventricle palliationPleural effusionRisk factorsPost-pericardiotomy syndromeImproved risk stratificationSingle ventricle physiologySubpopulation of patientsAdditional invasive proceduresRandom-effects modelFull-text articlesBiventricular physiologyHospital dischargeSurgical patientsCardiopulmonary bypassRisk stratificationPatient populationEarly recognitionHeart diseaseOverall prevalenceSurgical techniqueFallot patientsInvasive proceduresReadmissionPatients
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 measurementsOutpatientsInpatientsChildrenAdultsOutcomesBleedingPurpuraHemorrhageCriteria for Clinically Relevant Bleeding in Critically Ill Children
Karam O, Nellis ME, Zantek ND, Lacroix J, Faustino EVS. Criteria for Clinically Relevant Bleeding in Critically Ill Children. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 2019, Publish Ahead of Print: &na;. PMID: 30575698, DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000001828.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRelevant bleedingStreaks of bloodIll childrenEndotracheal tubeClinical relevancePediatric critical care physiciansClinically Relevant BleedingML/Critical care physiciansCritical illnessIll adultsOrgan failureCare physiciansGastric tubeClinical significanceNurse practitionersBleedingDiagnostic criteriaClinical practiceResponse rateIntensivists' perceptionWeb-based surveyDiagnostic definitionRespondents' geographical locationBlood
2017
Factors influencing plasma transfusion practices in paediatric intensive care units around the world
Karam O, Demaret P, Duhamel A, Shefler A, Spinella PC, Tucci M, Leteurtre S, Stanworth SJ, investigators T. Factors influencing plasma transfusion practices in paediatric intensive care units around the world. Vox Sanguinis 2017, 112: 140-149. PMID: 28176380, DOI: 10.1111/vox.12490.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasma transfusion practicesPlasma transfusionTransfusion practiceCoagulation testsPediatric intensive care unitInternational pediatric studiesLocal transfusion serviceAbnormal coagulation testsIntensive care unitEfficacy of transfusionSignificant relevant factorTransfusion policyTransfusion rateCare unitAppropriate indicationsPediatric studiesFrequent treatmentTransfusionResponse rateTransfusion servicesLocal investigatorsPatientsCenter characteristicsWide variationBleeding
2016
Inhaled nitric oxide for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in children and adults
Gebistorf F, Karam O, Wetterslev J, Afshari A. Inhaled nitric oxide for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in children and adults. 2016, 2018: cd002787. PMID: 27347773, PMCID: PMC6464789, DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd002787.pub3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute respiratory distress syndromeAcute hypoxaemic respiratory failureTrial sequential analysisEffects of iNORespiratory distress syndromeINO groupControl groupDistress syndromeNitric oxideRisk ratioSecondary objectiveHypoxaemic respiratory failureTrial methodological componentsVentilator-free daysCochrane Central RegisterPrimary outcome measureEffect of administrationLength of stayRisk of biasConfidence intervalsAllied Health LiteratureSearch of MEDLINELevel of evidenceEffects of interventionsNitric oxide results
2013
International survey on plasma transfusion practices in critically ill children
Karam O, Tucci M, Lacroix J, Rimensberger PC, Network C. International survey on plasma transfusion practices in critically ill children. Transfusion 2013, 54: 1125-1132. PMID: 24032693, DOI: 10.1111/trf.12393.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTraumatic brain injuryPediatric critical care physiciansPlasma transfusion practicesInternational normalized ratioCritical care physiciansPlasma transfusionTransfusion practiceCare physiciansRed blood cell transfusion practicesAbnormal international normalized ratioPediatric critical care unitCardiac postoperative patientsTransfusion practice patternsSeptic shock patientsDemographic characteristicsCritical care unitsPartial thromboplastin timeProportion of physiciansFallot correctionNonbleeding patientsMinor bleedingShock patientsTransfusion thresholdPostoperative patientsSeptic shockAssociation between plasma transfusions and clinical outcome in critically ill children: a prospective observational study
Karam O, Lacroix J, Robitaille N, Rimensberger PC, Tucci M. Association between plasma transfusions and clinical outcome in critically ill children: a prospective observational study. Vox Sanguinis 2013, 104: 342-349. PMID: 23294337, DOI: 10.1111/vox.12009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgressive multiple organ dysfunction syndromeMultiple organ dysfunction syndromeOrgan dysfunction syndromeIntensive care unit lengthPlasma transfusionDysfunction syndromeClinical outcomesIll childrenNosocomial infectionsCare unitOdds ratioOutcome measuresPediatric intensive care unitPediatric critical care unitProspective pediatric studiesAdult trauma patientsProspective observational studySingle-center studySecondary outcome measuresWorse clinical outcomesExtracorporeal life supportPrimary outcome measureSeverity of illnessIntensive care unitCritical care units
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 ResearchConceptsBlunt 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