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Observational studyBlood purification2024

Efficacy of the Cytokine Adsorption Therapy in Patients with Severe COVID-19-Associated Pneumonia: Lesson Learned from a Prospective Observational Study.

Prit Kusirisin, Kajohnsak Noppakun, Konlawij Trongtrakul, Surachet Vongsanim, Yuttitham Suteeka, Vuddhidej Ophascharoensuk, Karn Pongsuwan, Phoom Narongkiatikhun, Theerakorn Theerakittikul, Nattayaporn Apaijai and 3 more

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Observational study in Blood purification, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5citing papers in PubMed
1.4field-weighted citation impact, top 19% of its field
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Prit KusirisinDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Kajohnsak NoppakunDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Konlawij TrongtrakulDivision of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Surachet VongsanimDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Yuttitham SuteekaDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Vuddhidej OphascharoensukDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Karn PongsuwanDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Phoom NarongkiatikhunDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Theerakorn TheerakittikulDivision of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Nattayaporn ApaijaiCardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Siriporn C ChattipakornCardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Nipon ChattipakornCardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Nattachai SrisawatExcellence Center for Critical Care Nephrology, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Chiang Mai University · THThe Royal College Of Anesthesiologists Of Thailand · TH

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionSevere COVID-19 pneumonia can activate a cytokine storm. Hemoperfusion can reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines in sepsis but is still debated in the COVID-19 setting. Thus, we sought to investigate the benefits of HA-330 cytokine adsorption through clinical and laboratory outcomes.

methodsWe conducted a single-center prospective observational study in adults with severe COVID-19 pneumonia admitted to the intensive care unit at Chiang Mai University Hospital (Chiang Mai, Thailand). Those with cytokine storms indicated by organ injury, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and high inflammatory markers were included. Patients treated with the HA-330 device were classified as a hemoperfusion group, while those without cytokine adsorption were classified as a control group. We compared the outcomes on day 7 after treatment and evaluated the factors associated with 60-day mortality.

resultsA total of 112 patients were enrolled. Thirty-eight patients received hemoperfusion, while 74 patients did not. Baseline cytokine storm parameters were comparable. In univariate analysis, there was an improvement in clinical and laboratory effects from hemoperfusion therapy. In multivariate analysis, APACHE II score, SOFA score, PaO2/FiO2, the number of hemoperfusion sessions, the amount of blood purified, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, and IL-6 were associated with mortality. Using at least 3 sessions of hemoperfusion could mitigate, the 60-day mortality (adjusted odds ratio 0.25, 95% confidence interval: 0.03-0.33, p = 0.001). By categorizing the amount of blood treated into 3 groups of <1 L/kg, 1-2 L/kg, and ≥2 L/kg, there was a linear dose-response association with survival, which was better in the higher volume purified (mortality 60% vs. 33.3% vs. 0%, respectively, p = 0.015).

conclusionsThe early initiation of HA-330 hemoperfusion could improve the severity score and laboratory outcomes of COVID-19 ARDS. The optimal dose of at least three sessions or the amount of blood purified greater than 1 L/kg was associated with a reduction in 60-day mortality.

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COVID-19Respiratory Distress SyndromeAdsorptionAdultCytokine Release SyndromeCytokinesHumansCytokinesAdsorption therapyCOVID-19HA-330HemoperfusionSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2

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PMID37918373
PMCPMC11251652
OpenAlexW4388210679

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