Endotoxin removal column containing polymyxin B immobilized fiber is useful for the treatment of the patient with Vibrio vulnificus septicemia

A case of primary septicemia due to Vibrio vulnificus infection is reported. The patient was successfully treated with appropriate antibiotic therapy, drainage, and debridement of the necrotic tissues and direct hemoperfusion (DHP) using polymyxin B immobilized fiber (PMX-F). The effectiveness of DH...

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Published in:Artificial organs 1998-08, Vol.22 (8), p.705-707
Main Authors: Sato, T, Tadakuma, N, Ikezaki, N, Hashiguchi, A, Masuda, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage
Endotoxemia - therapy
Hemoperfusion - instrumentation
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Polymyxin B - administration & dosage
Sepsis - therapy
Vibrio Infections - therapy
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Summary:A case of primary septicemia due to Vibrio vulnificus infection is reported. The patient was successfully treated with appropriate antibiotic therapy, drainage, and debridement of the necrotic tissues and direct hemoperfusion (DHP) using polymyxin B immobilized fiber (PMX-F). The effectiveness of DHP using PMX-F, which removes endotoxin in the circulating blood for the treatment of septic shock and multiple organ dysfunction occurring due to this fulminant infectious disease, is discussed.
ISSN:0160-564X
DOI:10.1046/j.1525-1594.1998.06085.x