2022
Coagulation Dysfunction Criteria in Critically Ill Children: The PODIUM Consensus Conference.
Faustino EVS, Karam O, Parker RI, Hanson SJ, Brandão LR, Monagle P. Coagulation Dysfunction Criteria in Critically Ill Children: The PODIUM Consensus Conference. Pediatrics 2022, 149: s79-s83. PMID: 34970670, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-052888l.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoagulation dysfunctionIll childrenCritical illnessStandard data extraction formOrgan-specific outcomesPediatric critical illnessPODIUM Consensus ConferenceD-dimer valuesInternational normalized ratioPatient-centered outcomesData extraction formOutcomes of interestLiver dysfunctionPlatelet countAdverse outcomesNormalized ratioFunctional statusEligible studiesFibrinogen levelsBias assessmentCoagulation testsCurrent evidenceConsensus conferenceElectronic searchTask force members
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
2015
Indications and Effects of Plasma Transfusions in Critically Ill Children
Karam O, Demaret P, Shefler A, Leteurtre S, Spinella PC, Stanworth SJ, Tucci M. Indications and Effects of Plasma Transfusions in Critically Ill Children. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2015, 191: 1395-1402. PMID: 25859890, DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201503-0450oc.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInternational normalized ratioMedian international normalized ratioPlasma transfusionIll childrenCoagulation testsBaseline international normalized ratioPediatric intensive care patientsPediatric intensive care unitPartial thromboplastin time valuesCritically Ill ChildrenPoint prevalence studyIntensive care patientsIntensive care unitStrong evidence baseMinor bleedingPostoperative bleedingMost patientsPatient characteristicsTransfusion strategyCare patientsCare unitCritical bleedingNormalized ratioPrimary indicationTransfusion
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. Cochrane Database Of Systematic Reviews 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