Publications by authors named "Jaber Elbashir"
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- The study focused on identifying predictors of massive blood transfusion during orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) to aid in better blood bank management.
- Data was analyzed from 970 patients who underwent OLT between 2007 and 2017, highlighting that 12.3% experienced massive transfusions defined as receiving 10 or more units of packed red blood cells.
- Key predictors of massive transfusion included factors like previous abdominal surgery, the patient’s hemoglobin level, MELD score, and the times related to cold and warm ischemia as well as overall operation duration.
Background And Objectives: D-negative patients undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) might require a large number of red blood cell (RBC) units, which can impact the inventory of D-negative blood. The blood bank might need to supply these patients with D-positive RBCs because of inventory constraints. This study evaluates the prevalence of anti-D formation in D-negative OLT patients who received D-positive RBCs perioperatively, as this will assist in successful patient blood management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) has been associated with high blood transfusion requirements. We evaluated the transfusion needs and frequency of alloimmunization to RBC antigens among OLT recipients pre- and post-transplantation.
Materials And Methods: We reviewed the medical records of patients who underwent a first OLT between January 2007 and June 2017.
Objective(s): Our hypothesis was that our devised transesophageal echocardiography probe cover with the capacity for pinpoint suction would improve image quality.
Design: Prospective cohort study.
Setting: Single tertiary medical center.
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- This study investigates the factors influencing immediate extubation after liver transplantation and its effects on postoperative outcomes.
- Out of 279 patients, 28.7% experienced immediate extubation, with factors like prolonged anhepatic time and high blood transfusion reducing the likelihood of this outcome.
- Results indicate that immediate extubation leads to lower rates of pulmonary complications, shorter ICU stays, and reduced costs, making it a safe approach for suitable patients.