Publications by authors named "Akia Dawson"
Article Synopsis
- - Several studies indicate that kidney transplant recipients (KTR) face high mortality rates from COVID-19, with ECMO being used for severe respiratory failure but showing mixed results in recovery rates.
- - In a 10-month period during the COVID-19 pandemic, five KTR patients were treated with ECMO, but none survived to be discharged, all developing multisystem organ failure (MSOF) and hematologic issues while on the support.
- - The findings suggest that traditional ECMO approaches may not be effective for KTR patients with COVID-19 and highlight the need for further research on better supportive treatments for respiratory failure in these individuals.
Evaluation of a commonly used tool: Does the 5-item frailty index predict phenotypic frailty?
Arch Gerontol Geriatr
September 2023
Background: The simplified frailty index (sFI) is a commonly used instrument to estimate postoperative risk, but its correlation with phenotypic frailty has been questioned. This study evaluates the relationship between sFI and phenotypic frailty, as measured by the Sinai Abbreviated Geriatric Evaluation (SAGE).
Methods: Charts were retrospectively reviewed from patients ≥75 years old who underwent surgery between 2012-2022.