Mortality Risk Prediction in Abdominal Septic Shock Treated with Polymyxin-B Hemoperfusion: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Endotoxin, a component of the cell membrane of gram-negative bacteria, is a trigger for dysregulated inflammatory response in sepsis. Extracorporeal purification of endotoxin, through adsorption with polymyxin B, has been studied as a therapeutic option for sepsis. Previous studies suggest that it c...

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Main Authors: Sergio Garcia-Ramos, Estrela Caamaño, Patrocinio Rodríguez Benítez, Pilar Benito, Alberto Calvo, Silvia Ramos, Mercedes Power, Ignacio Garutti, Patricia Piñeiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/7/1023