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Tomescu D, Popescu M, Akil A, Nassiri AA, Wunderlich-Sperl F, Kogelmann K, Molnar Z, Alharthy A, Karakitsos D. The potential role of extracorporeal cytokine removal with CytoSorb® as an adjuvant therapy in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Int J Artif Organs 2023; 46:605-617. [PMID: 38037333 DOI: 10.1177/03913988231211740] [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] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
Abstract
Management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) represents one of the greatest challenges in intensive care and despite all efforts mortality remains high. One common phenotype of ARDS is that of a secondary injury to a dysregulated inflammatory host response resulting in increased capillary congestion, interstitial lung edema, atelectasis, pulmonary embolism, muscle wasting, recurring infectious episodes, and multiple organ failure. In cases of hyperinflammation, immunomodulation by extracorporeal cytokine removal such as the CytoSorb hemoadsorption cartridge could conceptually enhance lung recovery during the early course of the disease. The aim of this narrative review is to summarize the currently available data in this field and to provide an overview of pathophysiology and rationale for the use of CytoSorb hemoadsorption in patients with hyperinflammatory ARDS.
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- Dana Tomescu
- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
- Fundeni Clinical Institute, Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hans Susemihl Hospital Emden, Emden, Germany
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital St. Pölten-Lilienfeld, St. Pölten, Austria
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Hans Susemihl Hospital Emden, Emden, Germany
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- CytoSorbents Europe GmbH, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Critical Care Department, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Critical Care Department, Keck School of Medicine, USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Szigetváry CE, Turan C, Kovács EH, Kói T, Engh MA, Hegyi P, Csukly G, Ruszkai Z, Molnár Z. Hemoadsorption as Adjuvant Therapy in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Biomedicines 2023; 11:3068. [PMID: 38002070 PMCID: PMC10669540 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11113068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is often a consequence of a dysregulated immune response; therefore, immunomodulation by extracorporeal cytokine removal has been increasingly used as an adjuvant therapy, but convincing data are still missing. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of adjunctive hemoadsorption (HA) on clinical and laboratory outcomes in patients with ARDS. METHODS We performed a systematic literature search in PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, Scopus, and Web of Science (PROSPERO: CRD42022292176). The population was patients receiving HA therapy for ARDS. The primary outcome was the change in PaO2/FiO2 before and after HA therapy. Secondary outcomes included the before and after values for C-reactive protein (CRP), lactate, interleukin-6 (IL-6), and norepinephrine (NE) doses. RESULTS We included 26 publications, with 243 patients (198 undergoing HA therapy and 45 controls). There was a significant improvement in PaO2/FiO2 ratio following HA therapy (MD = 68.93 [95%-CI: 28.79 to 109.06] mmHg, p = 0.005) and a reduction in CRP levels (MD = -45.02 [95%-CI: -82.64; -7.39] mg/dL, p = 0.026) and NE dose (MD = -0.24 [95%-CI: -0.44 to -0.04] μg/kg/min, p = 0.028). CONCLUSIONS Based on our findings, HA resulted in a significant improvement in oxygenation and a reduction in NE dose and CRP levels in patients treated with ARDS. Properly designed RCTs are still needed.
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- Csenge Erzsébet Szigetváry
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Stochastics, Institute of Mathematics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, 1111 Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
- Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Semmelweis University, 1083 Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Pest County Flór Ferenc Hospital, 2143 Kistarcsa, Hungary
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Poznan University, 60-806 Poznan, Poland
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Kozakov K, Philipp A, Lunz D, Lubnow M, Provaznik Z, Keyser A, Rupprecht L, Schmid C, Schopka S. Multi-organ dysfunction syndrome in patients undergoing extracorporeal life support. Artif Organs 2022; 46:1912-1922. [PMID: 35470442 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14272] [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: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Multiple organ failure is a common complication in patients undergoing ECLS significantly affecting patient outcomes. Gaining knowledge about the mechanisms of onset, clinical course, risk factors, and potential therapeutic targets is highly desirable. METHODS Data of 354 patients undergoing ECLS with one-, two, three-, and four organ failures were retrospectively analyzed. Incidence of multiple organ dysfunction (MODS), its impact on survival, risk factors for its occurrence, and the impact of proinflammatory mediators on the occurrence of MODS in patients undergoing ECLS were investigated. RESULTS The median follow-up was 66 (IQR 6; 820) days. 245 (69.2%) patients could be weaned from ECLS, 30-day survival and 1-year survival were 194 (54.1%) and 157 (44.4%), respectively. The duration of mechanical support was 4 (IQR 2; 7) days in the median. Increasing severity of MODS resulted in significant prolongation of mechanical circulatory support and worsening of the outcome. Liver dysfunction had the strongest impact on patient mortality (OR = 2.5) and survival time (19 vs 367 days). The serum concentration of analyzed interleukins rose significantly with each, additional organ affected by dysfunction (p < 0.001). All analyzed proinflammatory cytokines showed significant predictivity relative to the occurrence of MODS with interleukin 8 serum level prior to ECLS showing the strongest predictive potential for the occurrence of MODS (AUC 0.78). CONCLUSION MODS represents a frequent complication in patients undergoing ECLS with a significant impact on survival. Proinflammatory cytokines show prognostic capacity regarding the occurrence and severity of multi-organ dysfunction.
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- Kostiantyn Kozakov
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for paediatric refractory hypoxic respiratory failure caused by adenovirus in Shanghai: a case series. BMC Pediatr 2022; 22:138. [PMID: 35296267 PMCID: PMC8923964 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03197-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background To assess the outcome of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for severe adenovirus (Adv) pneumonia with refractory hypoxic respiratory failure (RHRF) in paediatric patients. Methods A retrospective observational study was performed in a tertiary paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in China. Patients with RHRF caused by Adv pneumonia who received ECMO support after mechanical ventilation failed to achieve adequate oxygenation between 2017 and 2020 were included. The outcome variables were the in-hospital survival rate and the effects of ECMO on the survival rate. Results In total, 18 children with RHRF received ECMO. The median age was 19 (9.5, 39.8) months, and the median ECMO duration was 196 (152, 309) h. The in-hospital survival rate was 72.2% (13/18). Thirteen patients (72.2%) required continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) due to fluid imbalance or acute kidney injury (AKI). At ECMO initiation, compared with survivors, nonsurvivors had a lower PaO2/FiO2 ratio [49 (34.5, 62) vs. 63 (56, 71); p = 0.04], higher oxygen index (OI) [41 (34.5, 62) vs. 30 (26.5, 35); p = 0.03], higher vasoactive inotropic score (VIS) [30 (16.3, 80) vs. 100 (60, 142.5); p = 0.04], longer duration from mechanical ventilation to ECMO support [8 (4, 14) vs. 4 (3, 5.5) h, p=0.02], and longer time from confirmed RHRF to ECMO initiation [9 (4.8, 13) vs. 5 (1.3, 5.5) h; p = 0.004]. Patients with PaO2/FiO2 <61 mmHg or an OI >43 and hypoxic respiratory failure for more than 9 days before the initiation of ECMO had worse outcomes. Conclusions ECMO seemed to be effective, as severe paediatric Adv pneumonia patients with RHRF had a cumulative survival rate of 72.2% in our study. Our study provides insight into ECMO rescue in children with severe Adv pneumonia. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12887-022-03197-2.
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Hatami S, Hefler J, Freed DH. Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in the Context of Extracorporeal Cardiac and Pulmonary Support. Front Immunol 2022; 13:831930. [PMID: 35309362 PMCID: PMC8931031 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.831930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Extracorporeal circulation (ECC) systems, including cardiopulmonary bypass, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation have been an irreplaceable part of the cardiothoracic surgeries, and treatment of critically ill patients with respiratory and/or cardiac failure for more than half a century. During the recent decades, the concept of extracorporeal circulation has been extended to isolated machine perfusion of the donor organ including thoracic organs (ex-situ organ perfusion, ESOP) as a method for dynamic, semi-physiologic preservation, and potential improvement of the donor organs. The extracorporeal life support systems (ECLS) have been lifesaving and facilitating complex cardiothoracic surgeries, and the ESOP technology has the potential to increase the number of the transplantable donor organs, and to improve the outcomes of transplantation. However, these artificial circulation systems in general have been associated with activation of the inflammatory and oxidative stress responses in patients and/or in the exposed tissues and organs. The activation of these responses can negatively affect patient outcomes in ECLS, and may as well jeopardize the reliability of the organ viability assessment, and the outcomes of thoracic organ preservation and transplantation in ESOP. Both ECLS and ESOP consist of artificial circuit materials and components, which play a key role in the induction of these responses. However, while ECLS can lead to systemic inflammatory and oxidative stress responses negatively affecting various organs/systems of the body, in ESOP, the absence of the organs that play an important role in oxidant scavenging/antioxidative replenishment of the body, such as liver, may make the perfused organ more susceptible to inflammation and oxidative stress during extracorporeal circulation. In the present manuscript, we will review the activation of the inflammatory and oxidative stress responses during ECLP and ESOP, mechanisms involved, clinical implications, and the interventions for attenuating these responses in ECC.
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- Sanaz Hatami
- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Canadian National Transplant Research Program, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Canadian National Transplant Research Program, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Alberta Transplant Institute, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Department of Physiology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- *Correspondence: Darren H. Freed,
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Supady A, Zahn T, Rieder M, Benk C, Lother A, Bode C, Wengenmayer T, Staudacher D, Kellum JA, Duerschmied D. Effect of Cytokine Adsorption on Survival and Circulatory Stabilization in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. ASAIO J 2022; 68:64-72. [PMID: 33883508 DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Even after the introduction of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), survival after cardiac arrest remains poor. Excess release of vasoactive cytokines may be a reason for cardiovascular instability and death after ECPR. Recently, an extracorporeal cytokine adsorption device (CytoSorb) to reduce elevated levels of circulating cytokines has been introduced. So far, it remains unclear if this device may improve survival and cardiovascular stabilization after ECPR. We report data from our investigator-initiated, single-center ECPR registry. We compared 23 ECPR patients treated with cytokine adsorption with a propensity-matched cohort of ECPR patients without cytokine adsorption. We analyzed survival, lactate clearance, vasopressor need, and fluid demand in both groups and performed between-group comparisons. Survival to discharge from intensive care unit (ICU) was 17.4% (4/23) in the cytokine adsorption group and 21.7% in the control group (5/23, P > 0.99). In both groups, we observed a decrease of serum-lactate, need for vasopressors, and fluid demand during the first 72 hours after ECPR. However, in direct comparison, we did not find significant between-group differences. In this retrospective registry study employing propensity score matching, cytokine adsorption in severely ill patients after ECPR was not associated with improved ICU survival nor a decrease of lactate, fluid, or vasopressor levels. Due to small case numbers and the retrospective design of the study, our results neither disprove nor confirm a clinically relevant treatment effect of cytokine adsorption. Results from larger trials, preferably randomized-controlled trials are required to better understand the clinical benefit of cytokine adsorption after ECPR.
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- Alexander Supady
- From the Department of Medicine III (Interdisciplinary Medical Intensive Care), Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center, University of Freiburg, Germany
- Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- From the Department of Medicine III (Interdisciplinary Medical Intensive Care), Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- From the Department of Medicine III (Interdisciplinary Medical Intensive Care), Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- From the Department of Medicine III (Interdisciplinary Medical Intensive Care), Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center, University of Freiburg, Germany
- Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- From the Department of Medicine III (Interdisciplinary Medical Intensive Care), Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- From the Department of Medicine III (Interdisciplinary Medical Intensive Care), Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- From the Department of Medicine III (Interdisciplinary Medical Intensive Care), Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Critical Care Nephrology, Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, USA
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- From the Department of Medicine III (Interdisciplinary Medical Intensive Care), Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center, University of Freiburg, Germany
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Zickler D, Nee J, Arnold T, Schröder T, Slowinski T, Eckardt KU, Körner R, Kruse JM. Use of Hemoadsorption in Patients With Severe Intoxication Requiring Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Support-A Case Series. ASAIO J 2021; 67:e186-e190. [PMID: 33587468 DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Drugs intoxications often lead to severe vasoplegia and cardiogenic shock, and VA-ECMO represents a viable therapy option. However, as cardiopulmonary support is not contributing to the removal of the causal agent from the blood, detoxification by a new hemoadsorption device (CytoSorb) could represent a potential therapeutic tool due to its highly efficient elimination capacity of endogenous but also exogenous hydrophobic substances for which otherwise no effective antidote exist. In this case series, four anecdotal cases of acute intoxications requiring VA-ECMO support used as extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation after intoxication-induced out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) are presented, who were additionally treated with CytoSorb hemoadsorption in combination with renal replacement therapy. Combined treatment was associated with a considerable decrease in plasma levels of the overdosed drugs. Additionally, the combination of applied techniques was safe, practical, and technically feasible with no adverse or any device-related side effects documented during or after the treatment sessions. Based on the reported dramatic decline in drug levels during treatment, that fits in the device's characteristics, we strongly suggest to further investigate the potentially lifesaving role of CytoSorb therapy in patients with acute intoxications requiring multiple organ support techniques.
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- Daniel Zickler
- From the Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Clinic for Nephrology and Intensive Care Medicine, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Geraci TC, Kon ZN, Moazami N, Chang SH, Carillo J, Chen S, Fargnoli A, Alimi M, Pass H, Galloway A, Smith DE. Hemoadsorption for management of patients on veno-venous ECMO support for severe COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome. J Card Surg 2021; 36:4256-4264. [PMID: 34219277 PMCID: PMC8447331 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background and Aim Patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) develop a profound cytokine‐mediated pro‐inflammatory response. This study reports outcomes in 10 patients with COVID‐19 supported on veno‐venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV‐ECMO) who were selected for the emergency use of a hemoadsorption column integrated in the ECMO circuit. Materials and Methods Pre and posttreatment, clinical data, and inflammatory markers were assessed to determine the safety and feasibility of using this system and to evaluate the clinical effect. Results During hemoadsorption, median levels of interleukin (IL)−2R, IL‐6, and IL‐10 decreased by 54%, 86%, and 64%, respectively. Reductions in other markers were observed for lactate dehydrogenase (−49%), ferritin (−46%), d‐dimer (−7%), C‐reactive protein (−55%), procalcitonin (−76%), and lactate (−44%). Vasoactive‐inotrope scores decreased significantly over the treatment interval (−80%). The median hospital length of stay was 53 days (36–85) and at 90‐days post cannulation, survival was 90% which was similar to a group of patients without the use of hemoadsorption. Conclusions Addition of hemoadsorption to VV‐ECMO in patients with severe COVID‐19 is feasible and reduces measured cytokine levels. However, in this small series, the precise impact on the overall clinical course and survival benefit still remains unknown.
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- Travis C Geraci
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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Napp LC, Lebreton G, De Somer F, Supady A, Pappalardo F. Opportunities, controversies, and challenges of extracorporeal hemoadsorption with CytoSorb during ECMO. Artif Organs 2021; 45:1240-1249. [PMID: 34152637 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is frequently used in many centers around the globe for various indications. However, prognosis is often poor even with all supportive therapies, and in many cases, clinical deterioration is associated with inflammation. Hemoadsorption with CytoSorb is a novel approach to limit the inflammatory response, and the device can be safely and easily installed into ECMO circuits. CytoSorb has been used more than 130.000 times to date, but because randomized controlled trials are largely lacking, there is substantial debate on its use. Here, experts from critical care medicine, cardiology, cardiac surgery, and perfusion technology discuss the pros and cons of this novel therapy and outline the future aspects for its clinical application and research.
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- L Christian Napp
- Cardiac Arrest Center, Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology Institute, La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Sorbonne University Medical School, Paris, France
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- Heart Centre 5K12, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Medicine III (Interdisciplinary Medical Intensive Care), Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS ISMETT, UPMC Italy, Palermo, Italy
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Cytokine Adsorption in Severe Acute Respiratory Failure Requiring Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. ASAIO J 2021; 67:332-338. [PMID: 33627609 DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) is a last resort treatment option for patients with acute respiratory failure (acute respiratory distress syndrome [ARDS]). Cytokine adsorption has been incorporated in the management of some of these patients on an individual basis to control the imbalance of danger-associated molecular patterns and proinflammatory cytokines. However, little is known about the combination of V-V ECMO and cytokine adsorption as earlier reports contained mixed patient cohorts in terms of disease and mode of ECMO, veno-venous and veno-arterial. We here report single-center registry data of nine all-comers with severe ARDS treated with V-V ECMO and cytokine adsorption using the CytoSorb adsorber compared with a control group of nine propensity score matched patients undergoing V-V ECMO support without cytokine adsorption. Even though Respiratory ECMO Survival Prediction and PRedicting dEath for SEvere ARDS on V-V ECMO scores predicted a higher mortality in the cytokine adsorption group, mortality was numerically reduced in the patients undergoing V-V ECMO and cytokine removal compared with V-V ECMO alone. The need for fluid resuscitation and vasopressor support as well as lactate levels dropped significantly in the cytokine adsorption group within 72 hours, whereas vasopressor need and lactate levels did not decrease significantly in the control group. Therefore, our data suggest that cytokine adsorption might be beneficial in patients with severe ARDS requiring V-V ECMO support.
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Redant S, De Bels D, Honoré PM. Rationale of Blood Purification in the Post-Resuscitation Syndrome following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Narrative Review. Blood Purif 2021; 50:750-757. [PMID: 33440377 DOI: 10.1159/000510127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Even today, little is known about the pathophysiology of the post-resuscitation syndrome. Our narrative review is one of the first summarizing all the knowledge about this phenomenon. We have focused our review upon the potential role of blood purification in attenuating the consequences of the post-resuscitation syndrome. Blood purification can decrease the cytokine storm particularly when using a CytoSorb absorber. Acrylonitrile 69-based oXiris membranes can remove endotoxin and high-mobility group box 1 protein. Blood purification techniques can quickly induce hypothermia. Blood purification can be used with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to remove excess water. Further trials are needed to provide more concrete data about the use of blood purification in the post-resuscitation syndrome.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sebastien Redant
- Department of Intensive Care, Brugmann University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Bruxelles, Belgium,
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- Department of Intensive Care, Brugmann University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Bruxelles, Belgium
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- Department of Intensive Care, Brugmann University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Bruxelles, Belgium
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Lang CN, Sommer MJ, Neukamm MA, Staudacher DL, Supady A, Bode C, Duerschmied D, Lother A. Use of the CytoSorb adsorption device in MDMA intoxication: a first-in-man application and in vitro study. Intensive Care Med Exp 2020; 8:21. [PMID: 32542550 PMCID: PMC7295925 DOI: 10.1186/s40635-020-00313-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, "ecstasy") abuse is frequent, and overdosing might cause severe and eventually lethal multi-organ failure. To date, there is no causal therapy of MDMA intoxication and removal of MDMA from the circulation might be a reasonable measure to prevent adverse courses after overdosing. We present here first-in-man experience and in vitro data supporting a potential role of an adsorber device in severe MDMA overdosing. RESULTS We applied a CytoSorb adsorber device in a 21-year-old male presenting with severe MDMA intoxication and multi-organ failure, including neurological impairment, hyperpyrexia, rhabdomyolysis, oliguric renal failure, liver failure, and coagulopathy with disseminated gastrointestinal and intramuscular bleeding. Use of the adsorber device was associated with a decline in MDMA concentrations in serum from 540 to 140 ng/ml within the first 24 h, a decrease of interleukin 6 and myoglobin levels, and subsequent clinical improvement. The patient was discharged from hospital after restoration of organ function and full neurological recovery. Effective elimination of MDMA by the adsorber device could be confirmed in vitro, when the device lowered MDMA concentrations to non-detectable levels. CONCLUSIONS We report here first-in-man experience and in vitro data showing the capacity of a CytoSorb adsorber device for MDMA removal. Early integration of CytoSorb use may enhance the management of severe MDMA intoxication, though we cannot prove whether clinical improvement was directly related to elimination of MDMA or beneficial effects on rhabdomyolysis, hyperinflammation, or liver failure. Our findings encourage further investigation of the CytoSorb adsorber device in a prospective study and to evaluate its use for other intoxications.
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- Corinna N Lang
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Faculty of Medicine, Heart Center Freiburg University, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
- Department of Medicine III (Interdisciplinary Medical Intensive Care), Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Institute of Forensic Medicine, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Forensic Medicine, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Faculty of Medicine, Heart Center Freiburg University, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Medicine III (Interdisciplinary Medical Intensive Care), Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Faculty of Medicine, Heart Center Freiburg University, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Medicine III (Interdisciplinary Medical Intensive Care), Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Faculty of Medicine, Heart Center Freiburg University, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Medicine III (Interdisciplinary Medical Intensive Care), Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Faculty of Medicine, Heart Center Freiburg University, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Medicine III (Interdisciplinary Medical Intensive Care), Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Faculty of Medicine, Heart Center Freiburg University, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
- Department of Medicine III (Interdisciplinary Medical Intensive Care), Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
- Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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