Safety of 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) for emergent reversal of factor Xa inhibitors
Tao J, Bukanova EN, Akhtar S. Safety of 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) for emergent reversal of factor Xa inhibitors. Journal Of Intensive Care 2018, 6: 34. PMID: 29942519, PMCID: PMC6001072, DOI: 10.1186/s40560-018-0303-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSequential compression devicesFactor Xa inhibitorsThrombotic eventsProthrombin complex concentrateXa inhibitorsMajor bleedingEmergent reversalComplex concentrateInvasive proceduresIU/Single-center retrospective reviewChronic oral anticoagulationEmergent decompressive craniotomyRate of thromboembolismResultsForty-three patientsUpper extremity DVTMulticenter prospective trialDeep vein thrombosisTreatment of choiceCerebral vascular accidentMinor invasive proceduresTraumatic intracranial hemorrhageRisk of thrombosisEmergent invasive proceduresDVT prophylaxisPerioperative Outcome in Geriatric Patients
Akhtar S. Perioperative Outcome in Geriatric Patients. Current Anesthesiology Reports 2018, 8: 232-237. DOI: 10.1007/s40140-018-0267-4.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsNon-cardiac surgeryPerioperative outcomesOlder patientsNon-home dispositionEmergency general surgeryRate of complicationsIntensive care unitPostoperative admissionPostoperative mortalityPerioperative morbidityCancer resectionPerioperative careCardiac operationsCare unitGeriatric patientsGeneral surgeryHigh riskInvasive proceduresElderly individualsPatientsSurgeryOctogenariansMortalityOverall rateOutcomes