Factors associated with mechanical ventilation longer than 24 h after liver transplantation in patients at risk for bleeding.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This risk analysis aimed to explore all modifiable factors associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation (lasting > 24 h) after liver transplantation, based on prospectively collected data from a clinical trial.

Methods

We evaluated 306 candidates. Ninety-three patients were excluded for low risk for transfusion (preoperative haemoglobin > 130 g.l^-1), and 31 patients were excluded for anticoagulation therapy, bleeding disorders, familial polyneuropathy, or emergency status. Risk factors were initially identified with a log-binomial regression model. Relative risk was then calculated and adjusted for age, sex, and disease severity (Model for End-Stage Liver Disease [MELD] score).

Results

Early tracheal extubation was performed in 149 patients (

SUBMITTER: Caballero M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10621188 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature