Silvia De Rosa, Fiorenza Ferrari, Massimiliano Greco, Vincenzo Pota, Michele Umbrello, Antonella Cotoia, Laura Pasin, Federico Nalesso, Gianluca Paternoster, Gianluca Villa, Sergio Lassola, Sara Miori, Andrea Sanna, Vicenzo Cantaluppi, Marita Marengo, Fabrizio Valente, Marco Fiorentino, Giuliano Brunori, Giacomo Bellani, Antonino Giarratano
BACKGROUND: Septic shock, a critical condition characterized by organ failure, presents a substantial mortality risk in intensive care units (ICUs), with the 28-day mortality rate possibly reaching 40%. Conventional management of septic shock typically involves the administration of antibiotics, supportive care for organ dysfunction, and, if necessary, surgical intervention to address the source of infection. In recent decades, extracorporeal blood purification therapies (EBPT) have emerged as potential interventions aimed at modulating the inflammatory response and restoring homeostasis in patients with sepsis...
February 26, 2024: J Anesth Analg Crit Care