Risk association paradox after pediatric liver transplantation: Can we identify the causes that bring back patients to the operating room?

Lee, Joyce S.; Stewart, Kenneth E.; Tanaka, Kenichi A.; Butt, Amir L.

The article discusses a study that developed a model to predict the length of stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) after pediatric liver transplantations. The authors identified certain risk factors, such as pretransplant hospital admission and postoperative adverse events, that were associated with prolonged ICU stay. However, the article points out that the model has limitations, such as not providing details on the factors that led to hospital admission or return to the operating room (OR), which limits its practical application. The authors suggest that further clarification and additional information would strengthen the predictive model and improve clinical decisions.

OPERATING rooms; LIVER transplantation; INTENSIVE care units; HOSPITAL admission & discharge; PARADOX

Pediatric Anesthesia, 2024, Vol 34, Issue 2, p185

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Academic Journal

10.1111/pan.14784