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Area of Science:

  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Lung transplantation (LT) is a complex procedure with potential complications.
  • Primary graft dysfunction (PGD) is a major cause of early morbidity and mortality after LT.
  • The role of intraoperative blood transfusion in PGD development requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between intraoperative packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion volume and the incidence of grade 3 primary graft dysfunction (PGD) within 72 hours after lung transplantation (LT).
  • To identify potential risk factors for PGD in LT recipients.

Main Methods:

  • International, multicenter study using data from the Extracorporeal Life Support in LT Registry.
  • Included adult patients who underwent bilateral orthotopic lung transplant between January 2016 and November 2020.
  • Used inverse probability treatment weighting (IPTW) to analyze the association between PRBC transfusion tertiles (0, 1-4, >4 units) and grade 3 PGD.

Main Results:

  • A total of 729 patients were included in the analysis.
  • Intraoperative PRBC transfusion of >4 units was significantly associated with an increased risk of grade 3 PGD within 72 hours (OR, 2.2; 95% CI, 1.6-3.1; P < 0.001).
  • Findings remained consistent after excluding patients who required extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support.

Conclusions:

  • Intraoperative transfusion of >4 units of PRBCs is a significant risk factor for developing grade 3 PGD post-LT.
  • Perioperative blood conservation measures are recommended to improve outcomes in lung transplant recipients.
  • Further research into transfusion strategies may optimize post-LT graft function.