Ultra-massive fluid transfusion in adult liver transplant recipients: A single center observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patients undergoing liver transplantation may require large volumes of fluid to maintain hemodynamic stability and treat coagulopathy. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ultra-massive fluid transfusion and to examine its association with clinical outcomes. We defined an ultra-massive fluid transfusion a priori as a transfusion volume of >20 liters of crystalloids, colloids, blood and blood products administered intraoperatively and within the first 24 hours postoperatively.

Methods

This single-center retrospective observational study included all adult patients who underwent an orthotopic liver transplant and received an ultra-massive fluid transfusion. The primary aim was to determine the prevalence of ultra-massive fluid transfusion in patients un

SUBMITTER: Slifirski H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12173374 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature