In vitro comparison of the adsorption of inflammatory mediators by blood purification devices

Abstract Background Septic shock, a leading cause of acute kidney injury, induces release of pro-/anti-inflammatory mediators, leading to increased mortality and poor renal recovery. This is the first in vitro study directly comparing three single-use blood purification devices in terms of removing...

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Main Authors: Benjamin Malard, Corine Lambert, John A. Kellum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2018-05-01
Series:Intensive Care Medicine Experimental
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40635-018-0177-2