학술논문

Septic Hyperinflammation—Is There a Role for Extracorporeal Blood Purification Techniques?
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
International Journal of Molecular Sciences. March, 2024, Vol. 25 Issue 6
Subject
Cytokines -- Methods
Immune response -- Methods
B cells -- Methods
Infection -- Development and progression
Adsorption -- Methods
Albumin -- Methods
Language
English
ISSN
1422-0067
Abstract
This manuscript investigates the role of extracorporeal blood purification techniques in managing septic hyperinflammation, a critical aspect of sepsis characterized by an uncontrolled immune response leading to multiorgan dysfunction. We provide an overview of sepsis, focusing on the dynamics of immune response, the involvement of neutrophils, and the role of the endothelium in the disease’s progression. It evaluates the effectiveness of various blood purification methods, including high-cut-off membranes, high-volume hemofiltration, adsorption techniques, and albumin dialysis, in removing cytokines and endotoxin and improving hemodynamic stability. Despite some very promising results, we conclude that the current evidence does not strongly support these techniques in significantly improving survival rates in septic patients, clearly underlining the need for further research.
Author(s): Dominik Jarczak; Stefan Kluge; Axel Nierhaus (corresponding author) [*] 1. Introduction 1.1. What Is Septic Hyperinflammation, and Why Should It Be Treated? Sepsis is a life-threatening clinical condition with [...]