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Predictors of Adverse Outcome in Sickle Cell Disease Patients from Oman
Conclusion: Multi-organ failure was mostly associated with the terminal events relating to mortality. Although sepsis played a major role as a cause of death in association with multiorgan failure, low hemoglobin, and low platelet counts with increased WBC counts along with elevated LDH and CRP played a significant role in the terminal event in this cohort of SCD patients.DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Alkindi, S., AlJadidi, S., Al Adawi, S., Pathare, A. Tags: 113. Hemoglobinopathies, Excluding Thalassemia-Basic and Translational Science Source Type: research

Comparison of immediate extubation versus ultrafast tracking strategy in the management of off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.
Conclusion: IE appears to be safe and effective in OPCAB patients without any major complications. It can be achieved after fulfilling traditional extubation criteria but is confined to highly selective group of patients. PMID: 29652272 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia - April 1, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Nagre AS, Jambures NP Tags: Ann Card Anaesth Source Type: research