Continuous hemofiltration combined with norepinephrine in the treatment of septic shock

Objective:To observe the effect of continuous hemofiltration combined with norepinephrine in the treatment of septic shock,and to explore the value of blood purification in the treatment of septic shock.Methods:From November 2018 to December 2020,100 patients with septic shock in the Intensive care unit of our hospital were selected and randomly divided into observation group and control group,with 50 cases in each group.The control group was given conventional treatment,while the observation group was given continuous hemofiltration combined with norepinephrine intervention.The clinical efficacy,Scv02,MAP and oxygenation index(PO_(2)/FiO_(2))of the two groups were compared.The levels of interleukin-6(IL-6),procalcitonin(PCT)and the total number of leukocytes and other inflammatory factors were compared 72 hours after treatment,and the 28-day mortality of the two groups was counted.Results:The total effective rate of the observation group(92.00%)was significantly higher than that of the control group(86.00%),the difference was statistically significant(p<0.05);the 28-day mortality of the two groups was 8.00%in the observation group and 14.00%in the control group,the difference was statistically significant(χ^(2)=4.629,p=0.038);Before treatment,the Scv02,MAP and PO_(2)/FiO_(2)levels of the two groups were significantly higher than those of post-therapy.There was no significant difference between the two groups(p>0.05);After 48 hours of treatment,the levels of Scv02,MAP and PO_(2)/FiO_(2)in the two groups were significantly increased,while the levels of scv02,map,PO_(2)/FiO_(2)in the observation group were more significantly increased than those in the control group(p<0.05);Before treatment,the levels of IL-6,PCT and total white blood cells in the two groups were significantly higher than those of post-therapy(p<0.05)After 72 hours of treatment,the levels of IL-6,PCT and the total number of white blood cells in the two groups decreased significantly,while the levels of IL-6,PCT and the total number of white blood cells in the observation group decreased more significantly than those in the control group(p<0.05).Conclusion:Continuous blood purification combined with norepinephrine can effectively reduce the level of serum inflammatory factors in patients with septic shock,improve hemodynamic indexes,improve survival rate,which is worthy of clinical application.

Amelioration of hemodynamics and oxygen metabolism by continuous venovenous hemofiltration in experimental porcine pancreatitis

AIM: To investigate the potential role of continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH) in hemodynamics and oxygen metabolism in pigs with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). METHODS: SAP model was produced by intraductal injection of sodium taurocholate [4%, 1 mL/kg body weight (BW)] and trypsin (2 U/kg BW). Animals were allocated either to untreated controls as group 1 or to one of two treatment groups as group 2 receiving a low-volume CVVH [20 mL/(kg·h)], and group 3 receiving a high-volume CVVH [100 (mL/kg·h)]. Swan-Ganz catheter was inserted during the operation. Heart rate, arterial blood pressure, cardiac output, mean pulmonary arterial pressure, pulmonary arterial wedge pressure, central venous pressure, systemic vascular resistance, oxygen delivery, oxygen consumption, oxygen extraction ratio, as well as survival of pigs were evaluated in the study. RESULTS: Survival time was significantly prolonged by low-volume and high-volume CVVHs, which was more pronounced in the latter. High-volume CVVH was significantly superior compared with less intensive treatment modalities (low-volume CVVH) in systemic inflammatory reaction protection. The major hemodynamic finding was that pancreatitis-induced hypotension was significantly attenuated by intensive CVVH (87.4±12.5 kPa vs116.3±7.8 kPa,P＜0.01). The development of hyperdynamic circulatory failure was simultaneously attenuated, as reflected by a limited increase in cardiac output, an attenuated decrease in systemic vascular resistance and an elevation in oxygen extraction ratio. CONCLUSION: CVVH blunts the pancreatitis-induced cardiovascular response and increases tissue oxygen extraction. The high-volume CVVH is distinctly superior in preventing sepsis-related hemodynamic impairment.

Blood hemoperfusion with resin adsorption combined continuous veno-venous hemofiltration for patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome

BACKGROUND:Blood hemoperfusion with resin adsorption can clean larger molecules that exceed the molecular weight cutoff of combined continuous veno-venous hemofiltration(CWH).Hence blood hemoperfusion with resin adsorption combined CWH(HP+CWH) has higher ability of mediator clearance,and can improve clinical outcomes in theory.This study aimed to investigate the effect of blood hemoperfusion with resin adsorption combined continuous veno-venous hemofiltration(HP+CWH) on plasm cytokines like TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6,cellular immunity and prognosis in patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome(MODS).METHODS:This was a prospective,randomized clinical trial.A total of 30 patients who had been diagnosed with MODS were enrolled in this study.Patients were randomly allocated to routine treatment+HP+CWH group(treatment group) and routine treatment+only CWH group(control group).In the treatment group,patients received blood hemoperfusion with resin adsorption for 2hours,and then received CWH for 10 hours every day.In the control group,patients received CWH for 12 hours only every day.The patients in the two groups received blood purification therapy for three days.The plasma of patients in the treatment group was obtained at 0,2,12,24,26,36,48,50,60 hours,5th day,7th day and 10 th day,respectively.The plasma of patients in the control group was obtained at 0,12,24,36,48,60 hours,5th day,7th day and 10 th day,respectively.APACHE Ⅱscore,T-lymphocytes subpopulations,blood lactate acid concentration,heart rate,breathing rate,and oxygenation index were observed.RESULTS:Plasma cytokines like TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6 decreased markedly after HP(P<0.01);T-lymphocytes subpopulations CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,CD4+/CD8+ increased after HP+CWH or only CWH.The plasma concentrations of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6 in the two groups were not markedly different at 12,36,and 50 hours.But on the 5th day,the plasma concentrations of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6 in the treatment group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).On the 28 th day,5patients died in the treatment group,and 6 patients in the control group.CONCLUSIONS:Both HP+CWH and CWH can clean plasma cytokines like TNF-α,IL-1β,and IL-6,and improve cellular immunity and clinical symptoms and signs of patients.Compared with only CWH,the plasma concentrations of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6 were lower on the 5th day,and patients have an increased survival rate on the 28 day in the HP+CWH group.

Effects of different doses in continuous veno-venous hemofiltration on plasma lactate in critically ill patients

Background Many studies have shown that continuous renal replacement therapy （CRRT） could clean lactate and treat the hyper-lactatemia.On the contrary,some other studies found that filter lactate clearance only accounted for a very small part of total lactate clearance and the hemofilter＇s contribution to the overall lactate clearance was negligible.The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of various doses of continuous veno-venous hemofiltration （CWH） on plasma lactate elimination in critically ill patients.Methods Patients were divided into three groups according to their incipient plasma lactate concentration.Group A：lactate≤2 mmol/L,group B：lactate 2-5 mmol/L,group C：lactate ≥5 mmol/L.Three different doses （20 ml.kg-1.h-1,35ml·kg-1·h-1 and 45 ml.kg1.h-1） of CWH were applied to critically ill patients who experiencing CWH.The concentrations of plasma lactate in pre-（A）,post-dialyzer （V） sites and ultrafiltrate were measured after each dosage of CWH was carried out for 30 minutes.Rate of lactate clearance by the filter （RLC） and filter lactate clearance （FLC） and Lactate-Sieving Coefficient （LSC） were calculated under different circumstances,including different doses of CWH and different incipient lactate levels.Results Fifteen patients were enrolled and 104 blood samples were drawn and lactate concentrations were measured in this study.RLC was found increased （（9.36±9.73） mmol/h,（13.92±12.56） mmol/h and （16.52±12.71） mmol/h,P ＜0.05respectively） with the dose of CWH increased.RLC was also increased （（3.46±1.46）,（10.38±5.50） and （24.53±14.69） mmol/h,P ＜0.05 respectively） with the incipient lactate increased.FLC was increased （（1.95±0.63）,（2.95±0.74） and （3.45±0.54） L/h,P ＜0.05 respectively） with the dose of CVVH increased.There was no significant difference of LSC in different doses of CWH and different incipient lactate levels.Conclusions Plasma lactate can be eliminated by CWH and different doses of CWH affect the rate of lactate clearance in critically ill patients.

Effect of alprostadil in the treatment of intensive care unit patients with acute renal injury

BACKGROUND Acute kidney injury(AKI)is a sudden or rapid decline in the filtration function of the kidneys which is marked by increased serum creatinine or blood urea nitrogen.AIM To examine the value of alprostadil-assisted continuous venous-venous hemofiltration(CVVH)in the treatment of severe AKI in severely ill patients.METHODS This was a retrospective study and the inclusion criteria were as follows:(1)Age of patients(≥18 years);(2)Admission to intensive care unit due to non-renal primary disease,APACHE II score(≥18 points);(3)The diagnostic criteria of AKI guidelines were formulated with reference to the Global Organization for the Improvement of Prognosis in Kidney Diseases,with AKI grades of II-III;(4)All patients were treated with CVVH;and(5)Complete basic data were obtained for all patients.RESULTS The clinical effect of alprostadil administered in the treatment group was better than that observed in the control group(P<0.05).The urine output of patients in the alprostadil group returned to normal time(9.1±2.0 d)and was lower than that in the control group(10.6±2.5 d),the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05);adverse reactions occurred in the alprostadil group compared with the control group,but the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).CONCLUSION Alprostadil-assisted CVVH in the treatment of severely ill patients with AKI can effectively improve the renal resistance index and partial pressure of urine oxygen,and has a positive effect on improving renal function.

Complicated Tumor Lysis Syndrome after CWH Treatment in a Renal Transplantation Patient: One Case Report and Literature Review

IntroductionTumor lysis syndrome （TLS） is a potentially lethal emergency caused by lysed tumor cells, and it frequently occurs in tumors of hematologic origin. Up until now, there has been only one known report published overseas about TLS resulting from post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder （PTLD）. In 2008, a PTLD patient who had previously undergone renal transplantation was treated in the renal transplantation center of our hospital, and TLS occurred during treatment for PTLD. At the time, no further literature regarding the treatment of post-transplant renal inadequacy complicating TLS was available. So, continuous veno-venous hemofiltration （CVVH） was used to effectively control the progression of TLS. In this article, the experiences gained from our management of this complex case and our analysis, supported by relevant literature, are described.

Severe crush syndrome complicated with acute pancreatitis： a case report and review of the literatures

Earthquake is one of the most catastrophic natural disasters. As we know, crush syndrome is the secondmost frequent cause of mortality after the direct impact of trauma.1-3 It is a serious clinical case that develops among casualties of earthquakes or other catastrophic events that may also result in a variety of ensuing uncommon complications. Cases of crush syndrome complicated with acute pancreatitis （AP） following the earthquakes are seldom reported.