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Jiménez-Zarazúa O, Vélez-Ramírez L, Mondragón J. Biomarkers and sepsis severity as predictors of mechanical ventilation and mortality in COVID-19. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28521. [PMID: 38576552 PMCID: PMC10990852 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Introduction Patients with septic shock face an elevated risk of mortality compared to those with sepsis. Several biomarkers, including lactate dehydrogenase, albumin, and lactate/albumin (L/A), have been associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients. This study aims to assess the relationship between sepsis, septic shock, and mortality, as well as the need for mechanical ventilation in COVID-19 patients. Demographic, sepsis severity factors, and biomarkers are examined. Methods A retrospective case series from June 2020 to March 2021 included 490 patients diagnosed with sepsis or septic shock secondary to SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia. Time-to-event analyses were conducted for mechanical ventilation and mortality. Statistical significance was set at p ≤ .0038. Serum lactate, albumin, lactate/albumin ratio, C-reactive protein, platelet levels, and three sepsis severity scales, (CCI, SOFA, APACHE IV) were assessed. Results Sepsis was identified in 352 patients (71.8%), while 138 had septic shock. Patients with septic shock were more likely to require invasive ventilator support. Factors associated with a higher risk of intubation included higher APACHE IV scores, elevated serum albumin levels, and increased L/A ratio. L/A ratio and serum lactate levels demonstrated the best diagnostic accuracy for mechanical ventilation (AUC, 0.964 and 0.946, respectively), mortality (AUC, 0.926 and 0.887, respectively). Discussion Increased C-reactive protein, combined with increased serum lactate and a high lactate/albumin ratio, may assist clinicians in identifying COVID-19 patients at risk of mechanical ventilation and mortality upon admission. Optimal cut-off values for lactate (1.45-1.65 mmol/L) and L/A ratio (0.413) can aid in prioritizing medical care for at risk COVID-19 patients.
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- O. Jiménez-Zarazúa
- Hospital General Zona 21 IMSS, León, Department of Internal Medicine, Mexico
- Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores, Unidad León, Universidad Nacional Autonóma de México (UNAM), Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico
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- Hospital General León, Department of Radiology, Mexico
- Department of Medicine and Nutrition, Universidad de Guanajuato, Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Neurology, the Netherlands
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Neurobiología, Departamento de Neurobiología Conductual y Cognitiva, Laboratorio de Psicofisiología, Querétaro, Mexico
- San Diego State University, Department of Psychology, Life-Span Human Senses Lab, San Diego, CA, USA
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Chen CH, Wu MJ, Tsai SF. Safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in patients with IgA nephropathy: a retrospective cohort study from the TriNetX global collaborative networks. EClinicalMedicine 2023; 65:102306. [PMID: 38021374 PMCID: PMC10661495 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background This study aimed to evaluate the renal safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination in patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). Methods We conducted a global and retrospective collaborative network analysis using TriNetX data from September 11, 2018 to September 11, 2023, to address this question. The study recorded diagnoses of IgAN, COVID-19 vaccinations, and outcomes of effectiveness using International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification codes and procedure codes. Propensity score matching (PSM) created matched groups (1:1). Hazard ratios (HR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated for outcomes of effectiveness, and Kaplan-Meier method assessed survival probability. Safety outcomes regarding renal function were compared with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), proteinuria, and hematuria. Subgroup analyses were based on sex and age group. Sensitivity analysis was done before the outbreak of Omicron (from September 11, 2018 to October 31, 2021). Findings The study involved 1010 vaccinated and 2776 unvaccinated patients with IgAN without COVID-19 infection at baseline. After PSM (1:1) with 25 variables, both groups consisted of well-matched 979 patients who were relatively young (around 55 years old) and in good health (eGFR: 78-80 ml/min/1.732 m2). Compared to the non-vaccinated group, vaccinated patients had significantly lower risks of COVID-19 infection and complications, including COVID-19 infection (HR: 0.050, 95% CI: 0.026, 0.093), COVID-19 pneumonia (HR: 0), severe lung complication (0.647, 95% CI: 0.421, 0.994), acute respiratory failure (0.625, 95% CI: 0.400, 0.978), sepsis (0.545, 95% CI: 0.334, 0.890), emergency department visits (0.716, 95% CI: 0.615, 0.833), all hospitalizations (0.573, 95% CI: 0.459, 0.715), and mortality (0.595, 95% CI: 0.366, 0.969). However, one month after the follow-up, the vaccinated group exhibited a slightly, but statistically significantly, lower eGFR compared to the non-vaccinated group (73.58 vs. 83.05 ml/min/1.732 m2, p = 0.047). Nine months after the follow-up, the difference in eGFR between the two groups disappeared. The lower risk of COVID-19 infection was observed across genders (male and female) and age groups (young and old). For the period before Omicron outbreak, results were also similar. Interpretation In the largest TriNetX matched cohort study of IgAN, COVID-19 vaccination was associated with a reduced risk of COVID-19 infection and associated complications. However, careful monitoring of renal function, especially GFR, is advisable. Funding This study was supported by grant TCVGH-1103602C, TCVGH-1103601D, and TCVGH-1113602D from Taichung Veterans General Hospital.
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- Cheng-Hsu Chen
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
- Department of Life Science, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
- Department of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
- Department of Life Science, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Kim SH, Seo HC, Choi S, Joo S. Tele-monitoring system for intensive care ventilators in isolation rooms. Sci Rep 2023; 13:15207. [PMID: 37709819 PMCID: PMC10502084 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42229-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic and discovery of new mutant strains have a devastating impact worldwide. Patients with severe COVID-19 require various equipment, such as ventilators, infusion pumps, and patient monitors, and a dedicated medical team to operate and monitor the equipment in isolated intensive care units (ICUs). Medical staff must wear personal protective equipment to reduce the risk of infection. This study proposes a tele-monitoring system for isolation ICUs to assist in the monitoring of COVID-19 patients. The tele-monitoring system consists of three parts: medical-device panel image processing, transmission, and tele-monitoring. This system can monitor the ventilator screen with obstacles, receive and store data, and provide real-time monitoring and data analysis. The proposed tele-monitoring system is compared with previous studies, and the image combination algorithm for reconstruction is evaluated using structural similarity index (SSIM) and peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR). The system achieves an SSIM score of 0.948 in the left side and a PSNR of 23.414 dB in the right side with no obstacles. It also reduces blind spots, with an SSIM score of 0.901 and a PSNR score of 18.13 dB. The proposed tele-monitoring system is compatible with both wired and wireless communication, making it accessible in various situations. It uses camera and performs live data monitoring, and the two monitoring systems complement each other. The system also includes a comprehensive database and an analysis tool, allowing medical staff to collect and analyze data on ventilator use, providing them a quick, at-a-glance view of the patient's condition. With the implementation of this system, patient outcomes may be improved and the burden on medical professionals may be reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic-like situations.
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- Su Hyeon Kim
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Asan Medical Institute of Convergence Science and Technology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Digital Therapeutics Research Center, Smart Healthcare Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Asan Medical Institute of Convergence Science and Technology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Asan Medical Institute of Convergence Science and Technology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Bouguezzi N, Ben Saida I, Toumi R, Meddeb K, Ennouri E, Bedhiafi A, Hamdi D, Boussarsar M. Clinical Features and Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5127. [PMID: 37568528 PMCID: PMC10419665 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12155127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND An alarming number of COVID-19 patients, especially in severe cases, have developed acute kidney injury (AKI). AIM The study aimed to assess the frequency, risk factors, and impact of AKI on mortality in critically ill COVID-19 patients. METHODS The study was a retrospective observational study conducted in the MICU. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify risk factors for AKI and clinical outcomes. RESULTS During the study period, 465 consecutive COVID-19 patients were admitted to the MICU. The patients' characteristics were median age, 64 [54-71] years; median SAPSII, 31 [24-38]; and invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), 244 (52.5%). The overall ICU mortality rate was 49%. Two hundred twenty-nine (49.2%) patients developed AKI. The factors independently associated with AKI were positive fluid balance (OR, 2.78; 95%CI [1.88-4.11]; p < 0.001), right heart failure (OR, 2.15; 95%CI [1.25-3.67]; p = 0.005), and IMV use (OR, 1.55; 95%CI [1.01-2.40]; p = 0.044). Among the AKI patients, multivariate analysis identified the following factors as independently associated with ICU mortality: age (OR, 1.05; 95%CI [1.02-1.09]; p = 0.012), IMV use (OR, 48.23; 95%CI [18.05-128.89]; p < 0.001), and septic shock (OR, 3.65; 95%CI [1.32-10.10]; p = 0.012). CONCLUSION The present study revealed a high proportion of AKI among critically ill COVID-19 patients. This complication seems to be linked to a severe cardiopulmonary interaction and fluid balance management, thus accounting for a poor outcome.
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- Nabil Bouguezzi
- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Research Laboratory “Heart Failure”, LR12SP09, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Research Laboratory “Heart Failure”, LR12SP09, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Research Laboratory “Heart Failure”, LR12SP09, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Research Laboratory “Heart Failure”, LR12SP09, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Research Laboratory “Heart Failure”, LR12SP09, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Research Laboratory “Heart Failure”, LR12SP09, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Research Laboratory “Heart Failure”, LR12SP09, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Research Laboratory “Heart Failure”, LR12SP09, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
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Guo S, Guo Z, Ren Q, Wang X, Wang Z, Chai Y, Liao H, Wang Z, Zhu H, Wang Z. A PREDICTION MODEL FOR SEPSIS IN INFECTED PATIENTS: EARLY ASSESSMENT OF SEPSIS ENGAGEMENT. Shock 2023; 60:214-220. [PMID: 37477387 PMCID: PMC10476592 DOI: 10.1097/shk.0000000000002170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate significant risk variables for sepsis incidence and develop a predictive model for rapid screening and diagnosis of sepsis in patients from the emergency department (ED). Methods: Sepsis-related risk variables were screened based on the PIRO (Predisposition, Insult, Response, Organ dysfunction) system. Training (n = 1,272) and external validation (n = 568) datasets were collected from Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) and Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital (BTCH), respectively. Variables were collected at the time of admission. Sepsis incidences were determined within 72 h after ED admissions. A predictive model, Early Assessment of Sepsis Engagement (EASE), was developed, and an EASE-based nomogram was generated for clinical applications. The predictive ability of EASE was evaluated and compared with the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) scoring system. In addition, internal and external validations were performed. Results: A total of 48 characteristics were identified. The EASE model, which consists of alcohol consumption, lung infection, temperature, respiration rate, heart rate, serum urea nitrogen, and white blood cell count, had an excellent predictive performance. The EASE-based nomogram showed a significantly higher area under curve (AUC) value of 86.5% (95% CI, 84.2%-88.8%) compared with the AUC value of 78.2% for the NEWS scoring system. The AUC of EASE in the external validation dataset was 72.2% (95% CI, 66.6%-77.7%). Both calibration curves of EASE in training and external validation datasets were close to the ideal model and were well-calibrated. Conclusions: The EASE model can predict and screen ED-admitted patients with sepsis. It demonstrated superior diagnostic performance and clinical application promise by external validation and in-parallel comparison with the NEWS scoring system.
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- Siying Guo
- School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
- Department of Liver Critical Care Medicine, Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Liver Critical Care Medicine, Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Emergency Department, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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Alsagaff MY, Kurniawan RB, Purwati DD, Ul Haq AUD, Saputra PBT, Milla C, Kusumawardhani LF, Budianto CP, Susilo H, Oktaviono YH. Shock index in the emergency department as a predictor for mortality in COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18553. [PMID: 37576209 PMCID: PMC10413000 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Background The shock index (SI) ratio serves as a straightforward predictor to identify patients who are either at risk of or experiencing shock. COVID-19 patients with shock face increased mortality risk and reduced chances of recovery. This review aims to determine the role of SI in the emergency department (ED) to predict COVID-19 patient outcomes. Methods The systematic search was conducted in PubMed, ProQuest, Scopus, and ScienceDirect on June 16, 2023. We included observational studies evaluating SI in ED and COVID-19 patient outcomes. Random-effect meta-analysis was done to generate odds ratios of SI as the predictor of intensive care unit (ICU) admission and mortality. The sensitivity and specificity of SI in predicting these outcomes were also pooled, and a summary receiver operating characteristics (sROC) curve was generated. Results A total of eight studies involving 4557 participants were included in the pooled analysis. High SI was found to be associated with an increased risk of ICU admission (OR 5.81 [95%CI: 1.18-28.58], p = 0.03). Regarding mortality, high SI was linked to higher rates of in-hospital (OR 7.45 [95%CI: 2.44-22.74], p = 0.0004), within 30-day (OR 7.34 [95%CI: 5.27-10.21], p < 0.00001), and overall (OR 7.52 [95%CI: 3.72-15.19], p < 0.00001) mortality. The sensitivity and specificity of SI for predicting ICU admission were 76.2% [95%CI: 54.6%-89.5%] and 64.3% [95%CI: 19.6%-93.0%], respectively. In terms of overall mortality, the sensitivity and specificity were 54.0% (95%CI: 34.3%-72.6%) and 85.9% (95%CI: 75.8%-92.3%), respectively, with only subtle changes for in-hospital and within 30-day mortality. Adjustment of SI cut-off to >0.7 yielded improved sensitivity (95%CI: 78.0% [59.7%-89.4%]) and specificity (95%CI: 76.8% [41.7%-93.9%]) in predicting overall mortality. Conclusion SI in emergency room may be a simple and useful triage instrument for predicting ICU admission and mortality in COVID-19 patients. Future well-conducted studies are still needed to corroborate the findings of this study.
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- Mochamad Yusuf Alsagaff
- Department Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga – Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
- Department Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Universitas Airlangga Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga – Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga – Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga – Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Universitas Airlangga Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga – Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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De Rosa S, Zanella M, Samoni S, Ronco C. Endotoxin removal therapy with Polymyxin B immobilized fiber column as a COVID-19-bedside strategy protocol for endotoxic shock. FRONTIERS IN NEPHROLOGY 2022; 2:847305. [PMID: 37675016 PMCID: PMC10479594 DOI: 10.3389/fneph.2022.847305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Endotoxin -induced sepsis is a leading cause of ICU mortality. From 1994 to the present, PMX-HP has been available as an adjuvant therapy for endotoxin removal and immunomodulation. The efficacy and usefulness of this therapy have been demonstrated for more than a quarter of a century and are partially supported by clinical studies. However, it appears that selected subgroups of patients with endotoxic shock and with appropriate timing could benefit. Endotoxemia may be involved in the pathophysiology of COVID-19, based on enterocyte dysfunction and malabsorptive syndrome. Due to the characteristics of the microbiota, Gram-negative bacteria or their fragments (i.e., endotoxin) may translocate into the systemic circulation leading to inflammatory activation, immune dysfunction, and sepsis. In addition, patients with severe forms of COVID-19 are at risk of superimposed infections. Endotoxemia can arise due to the translocation of Gram-negative bacteria or their fragments from the gut barrier. According to the most updated evidence available from large randomized trials, septic shock patients with MODS > 9 and EA levels ranging from 0.6 to 0.9 are those who may benefit the most from PMX-HP treatment in terms of improvement of survival. As shown in a previous publication, we believe that similarly to the source control, microbiological cultures, and antibiotics administration, EA evaluation at regular intervals, and the targeted use of PMX-HP could be lifesaving and adequate within the golden hour for the diagnosis and treatment of endotoxic shock. In our center, we applied a diagnostic-clinical flowchart also for endotoxic shock related to COVID-19.
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- Silvia De Rosa
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy
- International Renal Research Institute of Vicenza, Vicenza, Italy
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- International Renal Research Institute of Vicenza, Vicenza, Italy
- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy
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- International Renal Research Institute of Vicenza, Vicenza, Italy
- Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, ASST Lariana, S. Anna Hospital, Como, Italy
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- International Renal Research Institute of Vicenza, Vicenza, Italy
- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy
- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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