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Extracorporeal Blood Purification and Organ Support in the Critically Ill Patient during COVID-19 Pandemic: Expert Review and Recommendation.
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Blood Purification . 2021, Vol. 50 Issue 1, p17-27. 11p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Critically ill COVID-19 patients are generally admitted to the ICU for respiratory insufficiency which can evolve into a multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome requiring extracorporeal organ support. Ongoing advances in technology and science and progress in information technology support the development of integrated multi-organ support platforms for personalized treatment according to the changing needs of the patient. Based on pathophysiological derangements observed in COVID-19 patients, a rationale emerges for sequential extracorporeal therapies designed to remove inflammatory mediators and support different organ systems. In the absence of vaccines or direct therapy for COVID-19, extracorporeal therapies could represent an option to prevent organ failure and improve survival. The enormous demand in care for COVID-19 patients requires an immediate response from the scientific community. Thus, a detailed review of the available technology is provided by experts followed by a series of recommendation based on current experience and opinions, while waiting for generation of robust evidence from trials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02535068
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Blood Purification
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 148497558
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000508125