The International journal of artificial organs
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Effects of coupled plasma filtration adsorption on immune function of patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.
To investigate the effects of coupled plasma filtration adsorption (CPFA) on the immune function of patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). ⋯ CPFA was superior to HVHF in increasing the ratios of antiinflammatory to proinflammatory mediators, improving antigen presentation ability, and restoring leukocyte responsiveness. These findings suggest a potential role for CPFA in the treatment of MODS.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Body perfusion during adult cardiopulmonary bypass is improved by pulsatile flow with intra-aortic balloon pump.
To evaluate if the use of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) during cardioplegic arrest improves body perfusion. ⋯ Pulsatile flow by IABP improves whole-body perfusion during CPB.