Publications by authors named "F Atallah"

Purpose: We compared the immediate and sustained effects of 500 mL of crystalloid administered at slow (333 mL/h) versus fast rates (999 mL/h) on mean arterial pressure (MAP) in critically ill patients.

Materials And Methods: Hemodynamic variables were collected immediately before and every 30 min up to 60 min after the end of the infusion. The primary outcome was the adjusted difference in MAP.

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Article Synopsis
  • Blood transfusions are common medical practices but can lead to increased infection risks and higher healthcare costs due to their immunomodulatory effects.
  • The Patient Blood Management (PBM) program focuses on treating anemia, optimizing blood use during surgery, and managing oxygen delivery to improve patient outcomes and reduce the need for transfusions.
  • This review outlines effective PBM strategies based on ongoing research, providing a structured model for implementation in hospitals to promote better clinical results and economic sustainability.
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The number of patients with cancer requiring intensive care unit admission is increasing around the world. The improvement in the pathophysiological understanding of this group of patients, as well as the increasingly better and more targeted treatment options for their underlying disease, has led to a significant increase in their survival over the past three decades. Within the organizational concepts, it is necessary to know what adds value in the care of critical oncohematological patients.

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