Objective To study the clinical characteristics and prognosis of patients with persistent inflammation immunosuppression and catabolism syndrome(PICS)in ICU.Methods A total of 126 patients admitted to ICU(ICU stay of ...Objective To study the clinical characteristics and prognosis of patients with persistent inflammation immunosuppression and catabolism syndrome(PICS)in ICU.Methods A total of 126 patients admitted to ICU(ICU stay of more than 10 days,age≥18 years)between January 2014 and December 2014 were retrospectively studied.Data were collected from electronic medical records including demographics,underlying disease。展开更多
The global incidence of critical illness has been steadily increasing,resulting in higher mortality rates thereby presenting substantial challenges for clinical mana-gement.Among these conditions,sepsis stands out as ...The global incidence of critical illness has been steadily increasing,resulting in higher mortality rates thereby presenting substantial challenges for clinical mana-gement.Among these conditions,sepsis stands out as the leading cause of critical illness,underscoring the urgent need for continued research to enhance patient care and deepen our understanding of its complex pathophysiology.Lympho-cytes play a pivotal role in both innate and adaptive immune responses,acting as key regulators of the balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflam-matory processes to preserve immune homeostasis.In the context of sepsis,an impaired immunity has been associated with disrupted lymphocytic metabolic activity,persistent pro-inflammatory state,and subsequent immunosuppression.These disruptions not only impair pathogen clearance but also predispose pati-ents to secondary infections and hinder recovery,highlighting the importance of targeting lymphocyte dysfunction in sepsis management.Moreover,studies have identified absolute lymphocyte counts and derived parameters as promising clinical biomarkers for prognostic assessment and therapeutic decision-making.In particular,neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio,and lymphopenia have gained reco-gnition in the literature as a critical prognostic markers and therapeutic target in the management of sepsis.This review aims to elucidate the multifaceted role of lymphocytes in pathophysiology,with a focus on recent advancements in their use as biomarkers and key findings in this evolving field.展开更多
文摘Objective To study the clinical characteristics and prognosis of patients with persistent inflammation immunosuppression and catabolism syndrome(PICS)in ICU.Methods A total of 126 patients admitted to ICU(ICU stay of more than 10 days,age≥18 years)between January 2014 and December 2014 were retrospectively studied.Data were collected from electronic medical records including demographics,underlying disease。
文摘The global incidence of critical illness has been steadily increasing,resulting in higher mortality rates thereby presenting substantial challenges for clinical mana-gement.Among these conditions,sepsis stands out as the leading cause of critical illness,underscoring the urgent need for continued research to enhance patient care and deepen our understanding of its complex pathophysiology.Lympho-cytes play a pivotal role in both innate and adaptive immune responses,acting as key regulators of the balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflam-matory processes to preserve immune homeostasis.In the context of sepsis,an impaired immunity has been associated with disrupted lymphocytic metabolic activity,persistent pro-inflammatory state,and subsequent immunosuppression.These disruptions not only impair pathogen clearance but also predispose pati-ents to secondary infections and hinder recovery,highlighting the importance of targeting lymphocyte dysfunction in sepsis management.Moreover,studies have identified absolute lymphocyte counts and derived parameters as promising clinical biomarkers for prognostic assessment and therapeutic decision-making.In particular,neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio,and lymphopenia have gained reco-gnition in the literature as a critical prognostic markers and therapeutic target in the management of sepsis.This review aims to elucidate the multifaceted role of lymphocytes in pathophysiology,with a focus on recent advancements in their use as biomarkers and key findings in this evolving field.