Endotoxemia and Endotoxin Shock : Disease, Diagnosis and Therapy
by
 
Ronco, C., editor.

Title
Endotoxemia and Endotoxin Shock : Disease, Diagnosis and Therapy

Author
Ronco, C., editor.

ISBN
9783805594851

Physical Description
1 online resource (VIII + 130 pages) : 22 figures, 4 in color, 10 tables

Series
Contributions to Nephrology, Vol.167

General Note
Extracorporeal therapies and the management of sepsis

Abstract
The presence of endotoxin in the bloodstream is the consequence of an immunological response triggered by bacterial invasion of the host. This condition leads to altered cardiovascular function, lung dysfunction and acute kidney injury. Removing as much as possible of the circulating endotoxin is therefore imperative to mitigate its biological and clinical effects at the cellular, tissue and organ levels. The publication at hand summarizes the basic mechanisms, rationale and clinical results of a new therapeutic approach that promises to attain this goal: It consists of a specific hemoperfusion process that utilizes cartridges with immobilized polymixin B in an extracorporeal circuit. Containing contributions by renowned researchers, this book represents as a milestone in the field of extracorporeal therapies in sepsis. It will be a valuable reference work for both basic scientists and clinical professionals who want to keep abreast of current developments.

Subject Term
Nephrology
 
Dialysis
 
Medical Engineering
 
Molecular Biology

Added Author
Ronco, C.,
 
Piccinni, P.,
 
Rosner, M.H.,

Electronic Access
https://karger.com/book/doi/10.1159/isbn.978-3-8055-9485-1


LibraryMaterial TypeItem BarcodeShelf Number[[missing key: search.ChildField.HOLDING]]Status
Online LibraryE-Book548817-1001XX(548817.1)Karger E-Kitap Koleksiyonu