Extracorporeal Blood Purification in Burns: A Review

Abstract

A prolonged and fulminant inflammatory state, with high levels of pro and anti inflammatory mediators, is seen after extensive thermal injury. Blood purification techniques include plasma exchange, continuous venovenous hemofiltration, and absorbing membranes have the potential to modulate this response, thereby improving outcomes. This article describes the scientific rationale behind blood purification in burns and offers a review of literature regarding its potential application in this patient cohort.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA620051

Entities

People

  • Andriy I Batchinsky
  • Ian J Stewart
  • Jeremy Cannon
  • Katharina Linden
  • Kevin K Chung
  • Leopoldo C. Cancio
  • Stefan F. Kreyer
  • Vittorio Scaravilli

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Biological Factors
  • Blood
  • Blood Transfusions
  • Burns
  • Chemistry
  • Drug Therapy
  • Health Services
  • Hemorrhagic Shock
  • Immunomodulation
  • Infection
  • Kidney Diseases
  • Leukocytes
  • Proteins
  • Sepsis
  • Therapy
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Immunology and Pathology
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Trauma or Military Medicine