In-line filtration of intravenous infusion may reduce organ dysfunction of adult critical patients

Abstract Background The potential harmful effects of particle-contaminated infusions for critically ill adult patients are yet unclear. So far, only significant improved outcome in critically ill children and new-borns was demonstrated when using in-line filters, but for adult patients, evidence is...

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Main Authors: Elke Schmitt, Patrick Meybohm, Eva Herrmann, Karin Ammersbach, Raphaela Endres, Simone Lindau, Philipp Helmer, Kai Zacharowski, Holger Neb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-019-2618-z