An update on membranes and cartridges for extracorporeal blood purification in sepsis and septic shock Vrije Universiteit Brussel
RECENT FINDINGS: Despite positive signals from experimental, cases and small clinical studies, blood purification showed no distinct morbidity and mortality benefit in large clinical trials.
SUMMARY: None of the discussed specific membranes or cartridges can currently be recommended as sole adjunctive treatment in sepsis and septic shock. Any available technique should be timely initiated and adapted to the patient's status. Sickest ...