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ReviewMedizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin2026

[Extracorporeal immunomodulation in sepsis : Role, limits, and perspectives of adjuvant blood purification therapies].

Thorben Pape, Roman Förster, Timm Daron, Benjamin Seeliger, Sascha David, Klaus Stahl

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Review in Medizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Thorben PapeKlinik für Pneumologie und Infektiologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland. pape.thorben@mh-hannover.de.
Roman FörsterPflegebereich I, Internistische Intensivstation, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Deutschland.
Timm DaronPflegebereich I, Internistische Intensivstation, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Deutschland.
Benjamin SeeligerKlinik für Pneumologie und Infektiologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland.
Sascha DavidInstitut für Intensivmedizin, Universitätsspital Zürich und Universität Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz.
Klaus StahlKlinik für Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie, Infektiologie und Endokrinologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland. Stahl.Klaus@mh-hannover.de.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSepsis is characterized by a dysregulated host response to infection and remains associated with substantial mortality. Extracorporeal blood purification strategies are explored as adjunctive approaches to modulate host-response dysregulation.

objectivesPractice-oriented overview of current extracorporeal immunomodulatory strategies in sepsis and septic shock and a summary of available evidence and guideline position. MATERIALS AND

methodsNarrative review focusing on randomized trials, meta-analyses, guidelines, and ongoing study programs addressing nonselective hemoadsorption, selective endotoxin removal, and therapeutic plasma exchange.

resultsEvidence for nonselective hemoadsorption remains conflicting; recent higher-quality studies and guidelines do not show a proven clinical benefit and raise potential safety concerns. Selective endotoxin adsorption is biologically plausible and may be relevant in endotoxin-positive subgroups. Therapeutic plasma exchange is supported by mechanistic rationale, small randomized studies, and meta-analyses; confirmation in adequately powered multicenter trials is pending.

conclusionExtracorporeal immunomodulation should not be regarded as a uniform intervention. Progress will depend on precise patient selection, biomarker-guided allocation, appropriate dosing, and structured implementation. Until robust outcome data are available, these therapies should be used cautiously and preferably in experienced centers or study frameworks.

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Critical CareHemofiltrationImmunomodulationSepsisCombined Modality TherapyEndotoxinsEvidence-Based MedicineHumansMeta-Analysis as TopicPlasma ExchangeRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicShock, SepticEndotoxinsEndotoxinsHemoadsorptionPlasma exchangePolymyxin-BSeptic shock

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