Blood Purification

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Efficacy of Two Combinations of Blood Purification Techniques for the Treatment of Multiple Organ Failure Induced by Wasp Stings

Yuan H.a · Chen S.a · Hu F.a · Zhang Q.b

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Departments of aNephrology and bOncology, Xiangyang Central Hospital, Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, Hubei, China

Keywords: Wasp stingMultiple organ failure syndrome HemoperfusionContinuous veno-venous hemodiafiltrationPlasma exchange

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Blood Purif 2016;42:49-55
https://doi.org/10.1159/000442740

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Article / Publication Details

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Abstract of Original Paper

Received: May 18, 2015
Accepted: November 25, 2015
Published online: April 13, 2016
Issue release date: June 2016

Number of Print Pages: 7
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 4

ISSN: 0253-5068 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9735 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/BPU

Abstract

Background/Aims: The aim of this study was to explore the clinical efficacy of 2 combinations of blood purification techniques in patients with sting venom-induced multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Methods: A total of 23 patients received 35 sessions of hemoperfusion (HP) + continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF) treatment and 22 sessions of plasma exchange (PE) + CVVHDF treatment, respectively. Results: Both HP + CVVHDF and PE + CVVHDF reduced the levels of inflammation, thus improving our patients' health condition. Moreover, PE + CVVHDF was found to be significantly more effective in reducing the levels of specific liver function markers and inflammatory mediators, as well as shortening prothrombin time and increasing the levels of serum albumin. Conclusion: Both combinations of blood purification techniques were capable of improving MODS. However, the PE + CVVHDF approach was more efficient for the removal of wasp venom and inflammatory mediators from the blood.

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Article / Publication Details

First-Page Preview
Abstract of Original Paper

Received: May 18, 2015
Accepted: November 25, 2015
Published online: April 13, 2016
Issue release date: June 2016

Number of Print Pages: 7
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 4

ISSN: 0253-5068 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9735 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/BPU

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