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- Title
Early use of polymyxin B hemoperfusion in abdominal septic shock: the EUPHAS randomized controlled trial.
- Authors
Cruz, Dinna N; Antonelli, Massimo; Fumagalli, Roberto; Foltran, Francesca; Brienza, Nicola; Donati, Abele; Malcangi, Vincenzo; Petrini, Flavia; Volta, Giada; Bobbio Pallavicini, Franco M; Rottoli, Federica; Giunta, Francesco; Ronco, Claudio
- Abstract
Polymyxin B fiber column is a medical device designed to reduce blood endotoxin levels in sepsis. Gram-negative-induced abdominal sepsis is likely associated with high circulating endotoxin. Reducing circulating endotoxin levels with polymyxin B hemoperfusion could potentially improve patient clinical outcomes.
- Publication
JAMA, 2009, Vol 301, Issue 23, p2445
- ISSN
1538-3598
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1001/jama.2009.856