The homeostasis and health of an organism depend on the coordinated interaction of
specialized organs, which is regulated by interorgan communication networks of circulating …

Lung transplantation volumes and survival rates continue to increase worldwide. Primary
graft dysfunction (PGD) and acute kidney injury (AKI) are common early postoperative …

Background This study sought to characterize perioperative risk factors of acute kidney
injury (AKI) and report outcomes associated with its development in the immediate …

Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in the clinical practice of
managing patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Avoiding the development of AKI is …

Cell-free hemoglobin (CFH), a pro-oxidant and cytotoxic compound that is released in
hemolysis, has been associated with nephrotoxicity. Lung transplantation (LuTx) is a clinical …

Background. In this international, multicenter study of patients undergoing lung
transplantation (LT), we explored the association between the amount of intraoperative …

Background Intraoperative hypotension (IOH) is a common side effect of non-cardiac
surgery that might induce poor postoperative outcomes. The relationship between the IOH …

Background The objective of this study is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis
examining the relationship between the vasoactive-inotropic score (VIS) and patient …

ABSTRACT Background Post‐lung transplantation (LTx) fluid accumulation can lead to
dilution of serum creatinine (SCr). We hypothesized that fluid accumulation might impact the …

Patients undergoing cardiac surgery often receive vasopressor and inotropic medications
during the surgical procedure and during intensive care unit (ICU) management following …