Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes Associated with Perioperative Transfusion-associated Circulatory Overload.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transfusion-associated circulatory overload remains underappreciated in the perioperative environment. The authors aimed to characterize risk factors for perioperative transfusion-associated circulatory overload and better understand its impact on patient-important outcomes.

Methods

In this case-control study, 163 adults undergoing noncardiac surgery who developed perioperative transfusion-associated circulatory overload were matched with 726 transfused controls who did not develop respiratory complications. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate potential risk factors for transfusion-associated circulatory overload. The need for postoperative mechanical ventilation, lengths of intensive care unit and hospital stay, and mor

SUBMITTER: Clifford L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5309147 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature