What Researchers Did
Researchers investigated the effects of hemosorption, alone and followed by hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO), on systemic hemodynamics and oxygen allowance in 34 patients with septic shock.
What They Found
In 34 patients with septic shock, hemosorption promptly stabilized systemic hemodynamics and significantly increased oxygen delivery and consumption. When hemosorption was followed by HBO procedures, cardiac muscle function improved, anaerobic metabolism inversion was facilitated, and oxygen consumption normalized.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
Key limitations include the small sample size of 34 patients and the absence of a described control group, which may affect the generalizability of the findings.