Patrick M Honore, Sydney Blackman, Emily Perriens, Ilann Oueslati, Charbel Haddad, Christophe Al-Sammour, Maha Bendoumou, Maya Ramos-Prieto, Ovidiu Vornicu, Anne-Sophie Dincq, Patrick Evrard, Pierre Bulpa, Isabelle Michaux
Blood purification as an adjunctive therapy has been studied for several decades. In this review, we will focus on the most recent studies, particularly on adsorption techniques. These include hemofilters with adsorptive membranes, both endotoxin-specific and non-specific. In addition, we will discuss sorbents that target endotoxins, as well as devices that non-selectively capture viruses and bacteria. For each technique, we will also explore the reasons why blood purification methods have thus far failed to improve survival...
December 18, 2023: Revista de Investigación Clínica; Organo del Hospital de Enfermedades de la Nutrición