Combining continuous endotoxin apheresis and continuous hemodiafiltration in the treatment of patients with septic multiple organ dysfunction syndrome

Ther Apher Dial. 2006 Feb;10(1):19-24. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-9987.2006.00341.x.

Abstract

When septic multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) occurs as a result of endotoxemia, diverse chemical mediators are excessively produced, and the patient becomes seriously ill. Under such circumstances, it is difficult to improve the patient's condition by endotoxin apheresis alone and hemodiafiltration should be carried out to remove excessive chemical mediators. Series-parallel treatment combining continuous endotoxin apheresis and hemodiafiltration is recommended for patients with septic MODS.

MeSH terms

  • Blood Component Removal
  • Endotoxins / blood*
  • Hemodiafiltration*
  • Humans
  • Multiple Organ Failure / etiology
  • Multiple Organ Failure / physiopathology
  • Multiple Organ Failure / therapy*
  • Polymyxin B / therapeutic use
  • Sepsis / complications*

Substances

  • Endotoxins
  • Polymyxin B