Polymyxin B Direct Hemoperfusion Using Regional Citrate-Calcium Anticoagulation: A Case Report

A A Case Rep. 2016 Dec 1;7(11):232-235. doi: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000392.

Abstract

Direct hemoperfusion with polymyxin B (PMX-DHP) is an extracorporeal treatment to add to conventional therapy during unresponsive endotoxic septic shock. So far, only heparin has been used as an anticoagulant during polymyxin B therapy. We present a case report of a postsurgical septic patient treated with 2 cycles of PMX-DHP using citrate anticoagulation. Monitoring of serum calcium, postcartridge calcium, and acid-base balance was performed. The treatments were accomplished without complications. To our knowledge, this is the first published report on the use of citrate anticoagulation during PMX-DHP. We conclude that citrate anticoagulation is feasible during hemoperfusion therapy in patients with increased hemorrhagic risk.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Anticoagulants / administration & dosage
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use*
  • Blood Coagulation / drug effects
  • Calcium / blood
  • Calcium Chloride / administration & dosage
  • Calcium Chloride / therapeutic use*
  • Citric Acid / administration & dosage
  • Citric Acid / therapeutic use*
  • Hemoperfusion / methods*
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Male
  • Polymyxin B / therapeutic use*
  • Shock, Septic / blood
  • Shock, Septic / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anticoagulants
  • Citric Acid
  • Polymyxin B
  • Calcium Chloride
  • Calcium