Prolonged direct hemoperfusion using a polymyxin B immobilized fiber cartridge provides sustained circulatory stabilization in patients with septic shock: a retrospective observational before-after study

Abstract Background Direct hemoperfusion therapy with polymyxin B immobilized fiber cartridges (PMX-DHP) is widely used for septic shock in Japan and parts of Europe. Although this treatment is usually administered for 2 h, the optimal duration has not been established. Methods This retrospective st...

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Main Authors: Kyohei Miyamoto, Yu Kawazoe, Seiya Kato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-02-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-017-0214-3