Continuous veno-venous haemodiafiltration in burns patients: a role in hyperpyrexia
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "European Journal of Plastic Surgery"
DOI: 10.1007/s00238-017-1318-7
Abstract: BackgroundA burn injury results in the release of proinflammatory cytokines and catecholamines, causing a hypermetabolic state which may lead to hyperpyrexia (>40 °C). This risk is increased with concomitant sepsis. Hyperpyrexia is associated with a high… read more here.
Keywords: venous haemodiafiltration; hyperpyrexia; veno venous; burns patients ... See more keywords