2022
Transfusion Strategies in the 21st Century A Case-Based Narrative Report
Shenker J, Abuelhija H, Karam O, Nellis M. Transfusion Strategies in the 21st Century A Case-Based Narrative Report. Critical Care Clinics 2022, 39: 287-298. PMID: 36898774, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccc.2022.09.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEffect of Platelet Transfusions on Extracorporeal Life Support Oxygenator’s Function
Chegondi M, Vijayakumar N, Badheka A, Karam O. Effect of Platelet Transfusions on Extracorporeal Life Support Oxygenator’s Function. Frontiers In Pediatrics 2022, 10: 826477. PMID: 35321010, PMCID: PMC8936087, DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.826477.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExtracorporeal membrane oxygenationPediatric intensive care unitPlatelet transfusionsOxygenator functionECMO supportVeno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenationOnly independent factorSubgroup of patientsIntensive care unitAnticoagulation strategiesCommon complicationMembrane oxygenationCare unitRetrospective studyMain complicationsLowest quartileTransfusionIndependent factorsMmHgECMO oxygenatorROC curveComplicationsPatientsChildrenRegression modelsPediatric Organ Dysfunction Information Update Mandate (PODIUM) Contemporary Organ Dysfunction Criteria: Executive Summary.
Bembea MM, Agus M, Akcan-Arikan A, Alexander P, Basu R, Bennett TD, Bohn D, Brandão LR, Brown AM, Carcillo JA, Checchia P, Cholette J, Cheifetz IM, Cornell T, Doctor A, Eckerle M, Erickson S, Farris RWD, Faustino EVS, Fitzgerald JC, Fuhrman DY, Giuliano JS, Guilliams K, Gaies M, Gorga SM, Hall M, Hanson SJ, Hartman M, Hassinger AB, Irving SY, Jeffries H, Jouvet P, Kannan S, Karam O, Khemani RG, Kissoon N, Lacroix J, Laussen P, Leclerc F, Lee JH, Leteurtre S, Lobner K, McKiernan PJ, Menon K, Monagle P, Muszynski JA, Odetola F, Parker R, Pathan N, Pierce RW, Pineda J, Prince JM, Robinson KA, Rowan CM, Ryerson LM, Sanchez-Pinto LN, Schlapbach LJ, Selewski DT, Shekerdemian LS, Simon D, Smith LS, Squires JE, Squires RH, Sutherland SM, Ouellette Y, Spaeder MC, Srinivasan V, Steiner ME, Tasker RC, Thiagarajan R, Thomas N, Tissieres P, Traube C, Tucci M, Typpo KV, Wainwright MS, Ward SL, Watson RS, Weiss S, Whitney J, Willson D, Wynn JL, Yehya N, Zimmerman JJ. Pediatric Organ Dysfunction Information Update Mandate (PODIUM) Contemporary Organ Dysfunction Criteria: Executive Summary. Pediatrics 2022, 149: s1-s12. PMID: 34970673, PMCID: PMC9599725, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-052888b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple organ dysfunctionOrgan dysfunctionIll childrenElectronic data extraction formSingle organ dysfunctionPrognosis Studies toolRisk of biasImmune system dysfunctionMedical Subject Headings termsEvidence-based criteriaData extraction formSubject Headings termsAcute liverSystem dysfunctionClinical assessmentElectronic searchDysfunctionExtraction formSystematic reviewAvailable evidenceExpert panelMeaningful outcomesStudy identificationChildrenStudy tool
2021
Performance of Platelet Mass Index as a Marker of Severity for Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children
Chegondi M, Vijayakumar N, Billa R, Badheka A, Karam O. Performance of Platelet Mass Index as a Marker of Severity for Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children. Journal Of Pediatric Intensive Care 2021, 12: 228-234. PMID: 37565022, PMCID: PMC10411082, DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731434.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPlatelet mass indexPediatric intensive care unitSeptic shockPICU admissionMass indexPrognostic indicatorFl/Day 1Marker of severityRetrospective observational studyIntensive care unitCare unitPediatric sepsisObservational studyClinical valueDay 3SepsisCharacteristic curveFurther studiesAdmissionPMI valuesChildrenAUCSpecificityNonsurvivorsLung Ultrasound versus Chest X-Ray for the Detection of Fluid Overload in Critically Ill Children: A Systematic Review
Schapka E, Gee J, Cyrus JW, Goldstein G, Greenfield K, Marinello M, Karam O. Lung Ultrasound versus Chest X-Ray for the Detection of Fluid Overload in Critically Ill Children: A Systematic Review. Journal Of Pediatric Intensive Care 2021, 11: 177-182. PMID: 35928036, PMCID: PMC9345674, DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1725123.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChest X-rayFluid overloadLung ultrasoundIll childrenSystematic reviewPerformance of LUSPulmonary fluid overloadPulmonary fluid statusCritically Ill ChildrenQuality of evidenceMultiple electronic databasesCritical illnessCommon complicationVolume overloadClinical burdenFluid statusSensitive modalityEligibility criteriaElectronic databasesFurther evaluationModerate specificityAdult dataGold standardChildrenOverloadBleeding in Critically Ill Children—Review of Literature, Knowledge Gaps, and Suggestions for Future Investigation
Aran AA, Karam O, Nellis ME. Bleeding in Critically Ill Children—Review of Literature, Knowledge Gaps, and Suggestions for Future Investigation. Frontiers In Pediatrics 2021, 9: 611680. PMID: 33585373, PMCID: PMC7873638, DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.611680.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTransfusion management for children supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Karam O, Nellis ME. Transfusion management for children supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Transfusion 2021, 61: 660-664. PMID: 33491189, DOI: 10.1111/trf.16272.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Overview of Plasma and Platelet Transfusions in Critically Ill Children
Kahn S, Chegondi M, Nellis ME, Karam O. Overview of Plasma and Platelet Transfusions in Critically Ill Children. Frontiers In Pediatrics 2020, 8: 601659. PMID: 33282804, PMCID: PMC7691248, DOI: 10.3389/fped.2020.601659.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBrighter Days May Be Ahead: Continuous Measurement of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Light and Sound
Greenfield KD, Karam O, O'Meara A. Brighter Days May Be Ahead: Continuous Measurement of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Light and Sound. Frontiers In Pediatrics 2020, 8: 590715. PMID: 33194924, PMCID: PMC7649178, DOI: 10.3389/fped.2020.590715.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPediatric intensive care unitCourse of admissionIll childrenTertiary care pediatric intensive care unitProspective observational cohort studyPost-intensive care syndromeObservational cohort studyIntensive care unitModifiable environmental factorsMedian illuminancePatients 0Cardiovascular supportCohort studyCare unitClinical effectsPatientsMedian light levelsSleep/AdmissionSound levelsMedian sound levelChildrenUnit lightHoursLevels
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
2016
Are Scores Reliable in Predicting the Need for Surgery and Mortality in Necrotizing Enterocolitis?
Arni D, Karam O, Vidal I, Rimensberger PC, Hanquinet S, Wildhaber BE. Are Scores Reliable in Predicting the Need for Surgery and Mortality in Necrotizing Enterocolitis? European Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2016, 27: 330-335. PMID: 27706524, DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1593382.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStage IIBell stage IINEC stage IIManagement of childrenNecrotizing enterocolitisPatient cohortSingle institutionClinical usefulnessNEC scoreRetrospective analysisStage IIIAcuity scoresSurgeryPatientsMortalityKappa statisticsEnterocolitisScoresCohortOutcomesDifferent scoresChildrenKappa indexPotential Pediatric Organ Donors After Cardiac Death
Pregernig A, Karam O. Potential Pediatric Organ Donors After Cardiac Death. Transplantation Proceedings 2016, 48: 2588-2591. PMID: 27788786, DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2016.06.049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWithdrawal of careOrgan donorsAgonal timeMaximal resuscitationCardiac deathPediatric populationNeonatal intensive care unitOrgan donationBrain-dead childrenIntensive care unitOrgan donor poolTransplant waiting listPediatric organ donorPotential organ donorsOrgan donation programsMedical contraindicationsCare unitRetrospective studyDonor poolWaiting listDonation programDonor populationCareChildrenResuscitationMassive Transfusion in Children
Karam O, Tucci M. Massive Transfusion in Children. Transfusion Medicine Reviews 2016, 30: 213-216. PMID: 27287298, DOI: 10.1016/j.tmrv.2016.05.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMassive transfusionTransfusion protocolTransfusion strategyPacked red blood cellsPediatric trauma patientsGoal-directed therapyWhole bloodMassive transfusion protocolHigh-quality evidenceCritical illnessRed blood cellsTransfusion supportAdjunctive treatmentTrauma patientsQuality evidenceClinical indicatorsTransfusionLaboratory testsBlood componentsBlood cellsFurther studiesAdditional investigationChildrenAdverse consequencesBloodIdentifying Prognostic Criteria for Survival after Resuscitation Assisted by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Brunner A, Dubois N, Rimensberger PC, Karam O. Identifying Prognostic Criteria for Survival after Resuscitation Assisted by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Critical Care Research And Practice 2016, 2016: 9521091. PMID: 27006826, PMCID: PMC4781941, DOI: 10.1155/2016/9521091.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchECMO-cardiopulmonary resuscitationExtracorporeal membrane oxygenationMembrane oxygenationNormal cognitive statusECMO initiationHospital staySpastic quadriplegiaPrognostic factorsSuccessful weaningClinical outcomesPoor outcomeAppropriate indicationsPrognostic criteriaCardiopulmonary resuscitationSurvival ratePatientsCognitive statusLower lactateOverall rateResuscitationSurvivalChildrenSurvivorsOxygenationShorter lengthMolecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS™ en réanimation pédiatrique
Hagerman A, Karam O. Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS™ en réanimation pédiatrique. Médecine Intensive Réanimation 2016, 25: 239-245. DOI: 10.1007/s13546-015-1162-3.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMolecular adsorbent recirculating systemHigh-flow hemofiltrationPediatric liver failureLife-threatening conditionCase-control studyLiver failureMortality rateControl studyLiver supportAppropriate timingRecirculating systemTreatmentAdultsSignificant improvementChildrenCurrent informationMorbidityPatientsHemofiltrationMortalityTrials
2013
Optimizing Patient-Ventilator Synchrony During Invasive Ventilator Assist in Children and Infants Remains a Difficult Task*
Vignaux L, Grazioli S, Piquilloud L, Bochaton N, Karam O, Jaecklin T, Levy-Jamet Y, Tourneux P, Jolliet P, Rimensberger PC. Optimizing Patient-Ventilator Synchrony During Invasive Ventilator Assist in Children and Infants Remains a Difficult Task*. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 2013, 14: e316-e325. PMID: 23842584, DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0b013e31828a8606.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAsynchrony eventsVentilatory assistExpiratory triggerInspiratory timeAsynchrony indexNeonatal intensive care unitIntensive care unitPressure support modePatient-ventilator synchronyPressure supportMedian asynchrony indexCare unitCrossover studyMechanical ventilationVentilated childrenVentilator assistUniversity HospitalPremature cyclingClinical impactRandom orderVentilation periodIneffective effortsFurther studiesChildrenSupport mode