Journal of critical care
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J Crit Care
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Journal of critical care · Jun 2021
Meta AnalysisEffectiveness of polymyxin B-immobilized hemoperfusion against sepsis and septic shock: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Polymyxin B-immobilized hemoperfusion (PMX-HP) against sepsis or septic shock. ⋯ Using PMX-HP to treat patients with less severe sepsis can reduce overall mortality and is safe. Treatment efficacy may benefit from the reduction of endotoxin level and the improvement of hemodynamics. More high quality RCTs are required to further evaluate the clinical role of PMX-HP against severe sepsis or septic shock.